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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The lead drummer for The Roots pays tribute to musical revolutionary Sly Stone in light of his passing at age 82.

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

Sly Stone, best known as the frontman of The Family Stone, has died at age 82, with tributes from icons like Questlove and ...

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Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson directed the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius that premiered at ...