Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson directed the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius that premiered at Sundance this year, and now he has penned a moving tribute to his subject, ...

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

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

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

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

There’s no better way to honor and remember this innovative legend than by watching Questlove’s 2025 Sly Stone documentary, Sly Lives! (Aka The Burden of Black Genius), which is now streaming ...

Sly was a giant — not just for his groundbreaking work with the Family Stone, but for the radical inclusivity and deep human truths he poured into every note,” the Roots drummer wrote ...

His work looked straight at the brightest and darkest parts of life and demanded we do the same,” wrote Questlove of the late Sly and the Family Stone frontman.

With his band Sly and the Family Stone (which included Freddie), he would go on to change the face of funk music through ...

The group’s 1969 album, “Stand” included the hits “I Want to Take You Higher” and “Sing a Simple Song.” The title song, ...

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