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, ...

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

Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday at the age of 82, following what his family ...

The world lost a major cultural icon on Monday with the passing of Sly Stone. The Sly and the Family Stone frontman was more ...

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, who directed the new documentary "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," has shared a ...

He was 82. “Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, left this earth today, but the changes he sparked while here will echo forever,” Questlove wrote in a tribute shared to his Instagram Monday.

Sly Stone passed away at the age of 82 on June 9, 2025. His family confirmed this sad news, stating that he was surrounded by his children and loved ones during his final moments.

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 ...