Bandmate Fred Booker "was Black, so I learned a lot about race real quick in 1965, 1966," Mellencamp said. "They loved us on stage because half the band was Black, half was white. They loved us on ...

Bill Maher and John Mellencamp got into a tense back and forth after the singer-songwriter claimed most Black Americans today do not have a better life than slaves.

Bill Maher got into a tense exchange with John Mellencamp after the "Pink Houses" singer-songwriter claimed only 1% or 2% of Black people living in America today have better lives than slaves.

Bandmate Fred Booker "was Black, so I learned a lot about race real quick in 1965, 1966," Mellencamp said. "They loved us on stage because half the band was Black, half was white. They loved us on ...

John Mellencamp appeared on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast and spoke about his thoughts on rap and race. He brought up his 2001 song "Cuttin' Heads," hip-hop today and more.

John Mellencamp believes rappers should stop using the “N-word” in their songs, claiming it is a slap in the face to the freedom fighters who laid their lives down for Black people to enjoy ...

John Mellencamp Says He's 'Not a Big Fan of Rap' and Doesn't Condone Use of the N-Word The couple kept it casual in matching white shirts, black pants and sneakers, but engaged in a bit of PDA ...

Mellencamp also spoke about “Cuttin’ Heads” upon its release. According to MTV News, he said of the lyrics at the time, “This is about Black people selling out other Black people.When you ...