The Root

Justin Bieber dropped his seventh studio album by surprise on Friday, but not everyone is happy with the features.Read more...

The love lives of Megan Thee Stallion and Coco Jones are heating up! The two music stars are taking their respective relationships to the next level, both finding romance with NBA stars. Klay Thompson appears to have soft-launched his relationship with Meg, if his latest Instagram post is any indication. The Dallas Mavericks player took...Read more...

Folks are crying laughing after Curtis Jones recalled how he "seen it, seeing me, see it" before a group of people fled.Read more...

Coates expressed his excitement about writing a new DC superhero in 2021... but then we never heard anything about it again.Read more...

Trump called Rosie O'Donnell "a threat to humanity" who should "remain in the wonderful country of Ireland."Read more...

While lawsuits continue to mount for Diddy, those connected to him are started to feel the legal heat.Read more...

The comments were hilarious after Rumi's off-script antics went viral.Read more...

Cowboy Carter samples and covers songs from iconic, mostly musiciansRead more...

Forensic toxicologist Okorie Okorocha said the presence of drugs doesn't automatically mean an overdose was the cause of death.Read more...

From comedy to thrillers, out binge-watching guide has got you covered.Read more...

The Texas Hill Country was inundated with rain causing massive flooding early July 4, resulting in over 100 deaths.Read more...

A statewide amber alert was issued for the missing childRead more...

From failed diplomacy in the Middle East to battles between U.S. military and American protesters, Trump's nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize is shocking.Read more...

Preserve the legacy of Black authors.Read more...

The Beyhive have started a fashion movementRead more...

"The Oval" actor Dixon has accused Perry of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and retaliation in a $260 million lawsuit.Read more...

Although Frank Cascio has long defended Michael Jackson in the press, it looks like he is changing his tune. But is it just a money grab?Read more...

If you've somehow missed any of these titles, we're not judging (out loud, that is). But consider this your official syllabus!Read more...

A mother and daughter will be taken to court for assault of the third degree and harrassment of the second degreeRead more...

The ATL is not a real place: From strip club chicken wings to Water Boy scams and Lake Lanier, there's absolutely no other place like Atlanta.Read more...

From a near fall in Houston to a gold flying horse in Atlanta, Queen Bey is clearly unbothered by our nerves-and the BeyHive has thoughts.Read more...

The '4:44' rapper has found himself at the center of another shocking federal lawsuit which stems from a decades long allegation!Read more...

Stevie Wonder is undoubtably one of the greatest artists of our time. But why are some people questioning whether or not he's really blind?Read more...

After months of speculation, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's love just might be as real as it gets.Read more...

A decade has passed since Bobbi Kristina's death, a tragedy sadly similar to her mother Whitney Houston's passing, leaving us still in disbelief.Read more...

A drive-thru customer held Afeni Muhammad, 26, at gunpoint so she couldn't get away after allegedly doing the unthinkable.Read more...

Never mind that Liberia's official language is in fact English, Trump's statement proves he either knows nothing about the country or that he just doesn't care.Read more...

Black Americans were in disbelief after the White House posted Trump as Superman, and better believe they let the president have it!Read more...

The So So Def producer recently spoke out about his lavish spending habits and trust us, it's almost too crazy to be true!Read more...

The flooding in Texas is a tragedy. Could something like that happen to a Black community?Read more...

From off-key chaos to unforgettable stage mishaps, these performances still got the group chats buzzing.Read more...

Since the two men sat down for a contentious interview last year, the beef has been brewing. Now, Musk and Lemon are headed to court.Read more...

The relationship between Faith Evans and the Biggie's mom's estate has reached an all-time low. And we've got the tea on why!Read more...

Acacia Young says she feels violated after she and her fiance made a terrifying discovery.Read more...

The online discourse about the ordained minister's new character has the internet divided.Read more...

From Hughley's viewpoint, those shouting for joy over this verdict are proving that there's a much bigger issue at hand.Read more...

From a wine cellar, fruit orchard and even its own waterpark designed by Six Flags creators, Tony Parker's home is one for the books.Read more...

Rumors continue to swirl about trouble in paradise for our forever First Couple. But are people looking for something that isn't there.Read more...

Anthony Sanders's family said the Marine vet saved his son and fiancee's life when he got out the car to confront the two murder suspects.Read more...

A Florida sheriff is warning that under the state's "Stand Your Ground" law, even a harmless prank could turn deadly.Read more...

Profound historical and cultural ties that make Rumi feel like family to an entire community proves its deeper than blood.Read more...

The former video vixen and author is reflecting on her time with Diddy but her words aren't going over well with the masses!Read more...

Trump appears to have not done his due diligence before having a lunch with several West African leaders.Read more...

The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.Read more...

A handful of highly-coveted celebrity homes are available for rent, but only if you've got the spare change to spend!Read more...

Cardi B, Angela Bassett and Tessa Thompson are just a few of the fashionable stars who have been spotted in Paris getting their high-fashion fixRead more...

Many celebrities live in Calabasas, but only one can claim to have their ZIP code.Read more...

In May 2024, a woman named April Lampros sued Combs for rape and battery dating back to 1994.Read more...