The Root

Everyone has that one artist who they'll follow to the ends of the Earth. From birthdays, to family cookouts, to new relationships, to breakups, their music has been there for you through every major life milestone. For a lot of us, that artist is Usher.Read more...

It looks like Vice President Kamala Harris got caught up in the moment and used some profanity during an interview on Monday. Of course, conservatives couldn't wait to call the moment inauthentic and label Harris phony." However, their support for Trump remains steadfast despite all of the racist and deplorable...Read more...

Things are getting even messier in the world of Hip-Hop beef as Meek Mill comes to the defense of Diddy's son King Combs following 50 Cent's response to his shocking diss track.

CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King is a consummate professional who seems willing to go anywhere for a good story. However, one place she never expected to find herself is on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.Read more...

A Chicago teen now has an impressive title to add to her name - Doctor. Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II just earned her doctoral degree from Arizona State University (ASU) at age 17.

Sometimes when you gotta go you gotta go. This was the case with Tyrese this past weekend when he seemingly disappeared in the middle of his live show.Read more...

Last week was challenging for officials at The Mecca" of HBCUs. The administration had been busy at the start of the school year trying to calm nerves over violent incidents on and near campus, only to have a student pistol-whipped and robbed during the holidays.Read more...

People sentenced to the death penalty are typically found guilty of the most cruel, merciless true-crime-documentary worthy offenses. It's safe to say this Mississippi man's crime of torturing and killing his toddler son fell into that category.

Zendaya stays on our radar as one of the most stylish stars in the game. Whether we're talking about her Dune" press tour in February, the Oscars in March or the Met Gala in May, when she shows up on a red carpet, her looks are guaranteed to be the topic of conversation.Read more...

On Sunday, folks all over the United States celebrated Mother's Day. But there's one mother-daughter duo that became the talk of the internet in the days leading up to it: former Disney child star Skai Jackson and her mother Kiya Cole.Read more...

The morning of April 14 was just like any other morning for Khadafi Keenan Fagan-Pierre. He woke up, got dressed, and went to the driveway of his Gatineau home where he opened up the door of a Black BMW.Read more...

Calling all Prince fans. Stop what you're doing and cancel your summer vacation plans. You've probably already taken a tour of Paisley Park, but now, Airbnb is getting ready to give you the chance of a lifetime to experience a little piece of music history.Read more...

After the East Harlem neighborhood discovered a young girl had been struck with a knife, they seemed more prepared to pull up on the suspect than the cops themselves were.

Sure, it's fun to get all the jokes off about Nick Cannon's many, many jobs. However, it's easy to forget that he's actually an extremely successful comedian and actor who's been in the business since he was a teenager. His headline grabbing comments and behavior sometimes overshadow his longevity in the entertainment...Read more...

As we make our way through 2024, there is no shortage of fallen Black celebrities. From controversial figures to inspiring athletes and esteemed actors and actresses, here is a look at everyone we've lost so far this year.Read more...

Celebrities, they're just like us. And that sentiment seems especially true for The View" cohost Whoopi Goldberg who recently opened up about her views on dating and marriage - and it's arguably the funniest and most relatable thing she's said all year. I'll explain.Read more...

For better or worse, beef in hip-hop has always been a part of the culture. In some cases they have gotten more personal than they should've, in others, they've stayed on wax.

All we can say is it must be nice. Model, reality star, and all around business woman Kim Kardashian recently celebrated her son Psalm's fifth birthday, and the occasion pretty much looked like your average birthday party for a five-year-old-if you happen to be filthy rich. The theme was Ghostbusters, reported E!...Read more...

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Diss tracks are in vogue because a rapper seems to drop a new one every week. Last weekend it was Drake and Kendrick Lamar. A few days later, it was The Game. Now, Diddy's son, King Combs, is the latest MC to throw his hat in the diss track world.Read more...

R&B songstress Anita Baker has done it again. Here at The Root, we've kept up with all of the drama that has erupted around the legendary artist's live shows over the past year, from asking fans to turn off their cell phones at a show in Houston in December 2023 to her beef with Babyface and his fans last summer over...Read more...

Following the intense criticism she found herself dealing with in college, WNBA rookie Angel Reese remains under an extra bright spotlight as she begins her professional career. Unfortunately, the haters aren't even waiting until the season starts to begin hounding Reese.Read more...

In a terrifying video that shook the internet, a New York man is seen dragging an elderly woman by her neck with a belt in between two cars where police say he raped her. Finally, the suspect is in custody and you'd never guess who turned him in.Read more...

Mother's Day is a time for you to spend time and appreciate the woman that helped you become the person you are today. Whether that's through buying her gifts, taking her out to her favorite restaurant or just simply spending time with her.Read more...

Mothers are far from perfect. From giving us life to raising us up to be decent human beings-most of us, anyway-mothers often make a lot of sacrifices in between. Painful sacrifices. Which is why many of them deserve to be celebrated on Mother's Day and beyond.Read more...

Have you seen the video of nearly 200 young white students at the University of Mississippi surrounding and shouting at a group of more than two dozen pro-Palestinian protestors last week? - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

For a certain generation, Oprah Winfrey might be as synonymous with her public battle with her weight as she is for her iconic television show and acting roles. Now, she's acknowledging the potentially dangerous role she played in the former.Read more...

Just when you thought Netflix had done it all, the streaming giant announces that it's partnering with Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin (Flamin' Hot") to produce faith-based movies. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

Law Roach has done it again. The superhuman stylist to the stars is known for making Hollywood A-Listers like Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion and Kerry Washington look their best on the red carpet. But his latest muse is someone you've probably never heard of. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Television has always been known for delivering entertainment's best moms. However, the difference between the TV moms of yesteryear like June Cleaver or Donna Reed and more contemporary Black moms like Clair Huxtable, Florida Evans and Vivian Banks is that the latter are more complex. They have discussions with their...Read more...

No Mother's Day celebration is complete without good music. Lucky for you, there are plenty of great songs to choose from. From R&B and soul to Hip-Hop, Black artists have always used music to show appreciation to the women who raised them.Read more...

Updated as of 5/11/2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Around Thanksgiving 2023, we told you about how Diddy found himself to be at the center of yet another sexual assault lawsuit.Read more...

Movie and TV moms often have all the answers and are able to expertly handle every situation. Even when they're crumbling under the pressure, they still manage to crack jokes and deliver award-worthy performances. However, they're not all perfect. Hollywood has given us plenty of absolutely terrible mothers. These are...Read more...

I know we're taught that it's that thought that counts. But if you're thinking about getting Mom a macaroni necklace or a hug coupon for Mother's Day this year, please think again.

When asked about the secrets to their success, tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams always give their mother, Oracene Price, her flowers. Besides being their biggest cheerleader, Price worked to support the family of seven when their father, Richard Williams, left his job to coach Venus and Serena full-time, as...Read more...

In light of People Magazine dropping their annual Beautiful" issue, we thought it fitting to drop a list of our own beautifully Black list to celebrate the stars and icons both old and new that continue to bless the world with their talent, looks, style, grace and much more.Read more...

Would Twitter be as fun if Black people weren't on it? For those who don't know, Black Twitter is simply a community of Black users who utilize the app to argue, laugh, debate and share new ideas on the internet. Everything from new music, and celebrity news to important resolutions on how to improve the Black...Read more...

A white Illinois man is criminally charged in connection to the shooting of his white neighbor in what the police call a racially motivated incident. Police say it was racially motivated, which we will explain.Read more...

Russell Wilson and Ciara are one of the most popular and beloved power couples in sports: Wilson was once a star quarterback who excited NFL fans everywhere, and Ciara is a pop star who has enjoyed a consistent and fruitful career for more than 20 years. It makes sense that they want a home fit for a king and queen.

You can't have a conversation about the most influential makeup artists in the industry without including Pat McGrath.Read more...

An all-white, local Virginia school board must think they're slick because they just voted to roll back the renaming of two schools commemorating Confederate military and pro-slavery icons Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Turner Ashby.

After all the hand-wringing and early criticism, Hulu's three-part docuseries, Black Twitter: A People's History," has finally premiered. Turns out all the backlash was unwarranted, as it was a fun, nostalgic celebration of the culture. The point of the docuseries is to capture our influence on modern history in real...Read more...

Of Jay-Z and Beyonce's three children, 12-year-old Blue Ivy certainly gets most of the attention. Here at The Root, we've covered everything from her dance moves to her silk press. But not much is known about Blue's little siblings, six-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, who Bey and Jay try to keep out of the spotlight. E!...Read more...

Updated on 5/10/2024 at 9:50a.m. PT: Just two days after a security guard was injured in front of Drake's Toronto mansion, yet another break-in was attempted on Thursday. Per TMZ, an unidentified trespasser accessed the property and got into an altercation with security before local authorities apprehended him and...Read more...

Shaq's ex-wife Shaunie Henderson has a new book out to promote titled Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms," and she seems to be coming off a little Jada Pinkett Smith-ish when it comes to talking about her history, according to some social media commentators.Read more...

According to the New York Daily News, at the New Hartford Festival of the Arts, an advertisement for a fake cereal called Monkey Premium" was displayed. Alongside a picture of NBA superstar LeBron James going up for a dunk, the tag line Eat Monkeys, Jump Like Monkeys!" was featured.Read more...

When you look back over actress Jenifer Lewis long, illustrious career-there's no denying her legendary status.Read more...

When the other high school seniors at Metropolitan Soundview High School in the Bronx left classes Thursday, most were planning their prom outfits or graduation celebrations for next month. However, in a crowd of witnesses, Emery Mizell's chance to do that was snatched away from her after she was brutally stabbed by...Read more...

The one thing that makes rap beef more interesting than ever is the role that social media plays. You don't need to be on television or radio to have an opinion about the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud - all you need is a phone and wifi, and you voice can be spread to millions across the world.Read more...