While his talent shone brightly, Sly faced the pressure of living up to those expectations, creating a constant conflict ...

Sly Lives!' filmmaker Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson pays tribute to his documentary subject Sly Stone, who died June 9: "Dared ...

Questlove, who helmed Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), has paid tribute to the documentary’s subject, Sly Stone, ...

Questlove calls the late Sly Stone, the subject of his doc 'Sly Lives: aka the Burden of Black Genius,' a 'giant' who 'will ...

The drummer-producer and documentarian explains why that theme was central to his film on the funk band Sly and the Family ...

Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is writing and directing a new narrative film that's billed to "drops ...

The music industry is mourning Sly Stone. After news broke that the groundbreaking musician had died at 82 on Monday, stars ...

In an emotional tribute, the Sly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend's impact, lasting influence, and artistry ...

The music pioneer succumbed after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, his family says.

Sly Stone died Monday after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues," according to a family ...

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Questlove and Black Thought are working together on a new narrative and immersive film focusing on “Hip-Hop’s soul.” ...