The Root

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...

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

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...

Trigger Warning: This articles mentions instances of suicidal ideation and sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. You can also call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988.Read more...

Ryan Coogler is currently busy with Michel B. Jordan's star-studded vampire period piece. However, when he wraps that up, he may be ready to return to Wakanda.Read more...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to dig herself out of a massive ditch after making a controversial comment about Black children in the largest city in the state she governs.

Cardi B is known for blessing us with red carpet looks that get people talking. But this week, her Met Gala gown has been a topic of conversation - and not all of it has been good.Read more...

Some incidents pull at the heartstrings of even the hardest people. Just look at this example involving 14-year-old Black boy and true scholar" Daniel Anjorin.Read more...

Since our report last week on the in-custody police death of Frank Tyson, his family has made a shocking claim about his deadly previous law enforcement encounter.Read more...

Khaya Njumbe graduated from Indiana University Northwest with a bachelor's degree in general studies on Wednesday, according to IU Northwest News & Events.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' legal troubles have led to shocking revelations about his fast-paced lifestyle and famous friends. In February, music producer Rodney Lil Rod" Jones filed a lawsuit accusing the Bad Boy founder of sexual harassment. In March, following Homeland Security's raids on two of Combs' homes, Jones...Read more...

These days, Tiffany Haddish is a fixture in Hollywood. This summer, she's hitting the big screen alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die."Read more...

Rick Ross is not one to hide his wealth. Just look at his massive Atlanta property and you'll know what we mean. His home in Miami is no different.Read more...

Whether you know it or not, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in a new interview actor and comedian Marlon Wayans is opening up about his struggles.Read more...

What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU in the South?" When LaDarrion Williams posed this question on Twitter back in 2020, he had no idea that it would completely change the trajectory of his career. But in a recent interview with the AP, Williams talks about the tweet that turned into a three-book deal.Read more...

As spectacular as the fashion statements on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet were, some of the most outrageous moments of the night happened at the after parties. With no theme dictating where their imaginations go, many of our favorite stars took things to another level with their late-night attire.

A Pittsburgh pastor looked down the barrel of a gun Sunday and heard the sound of the trigger being pulled. By His grace, he lived to see another day in the land of the living.

It looks like after acting like one of the biggest Karens to have ever walked the earth, DJ Vlad is continuously trying to backtrack. When he criticized the production of Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us" over the weekend, he was swiftly put in his place.Read more...

More than a month after 50 Cent's ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy accused him of rape and abuse in an Instagram post, the rapper is responding via the courts.Read more...

On Monday, the 2024 Met Gala took place and while a myriad of stars dressed from head-to-toe in haute couture gave onlookers and viewers at home a feast for the eyes. But there's one woman whose beautiful doll-like face stole the show: supermodel Anok Yai.

Two days after one of fashion's biggest nights, we're still coming down from our Met Gala 2024 high. Cardi B, Tyla, Colman Domingo and the always fabulous Zendaya were among the stars that did not let us down on the red carpet. We got to the bottom of the people and products that helped these A-listers look their...Read more...

On Monday, Russell Simmons posted a lengthy video on social media in which he defended Diddy and urged that they start to uplift the controversial music mogul. This comes amid claims accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse and rape.Read more...