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The Root's annual award show, The Root 100, is quickly approaching (It's Dec 5), and we're celebrating Black talent in multiple categories! Black influencers and content creators are known for their presence as you scroll on your phone screens, but they also slay their red-carpet looks in real life! These creators...Read more...

Black Friday is finally here. The time super shoppers have been waiting for all year long - when retailers slash prices on stuff you've had your eye on and even a few things you didn't know you needed.Read more...

When you're dealing with post-breakup emotions, it's a roller coaster ride. You're sad, angry, relieved, and reflective, then eventually, you're ready to be outside in the world again. Black Panther star Lupita Nyong'o recently confirmed her split from Selema Masekala. In October, she took to Instagram to reveal that...Read more...

Rip her out the plastic, rapper Latto is acting brand new-and keeping it real when it comes to the sexually explicit nature of lyrics from today's women rappers.Read more...

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Let's face it: between wrangling family members and figuring out how to brine a turkey, the holiday season can be stressful. But that doesn't mean there aren't some sweet moments that make the whole season worth it.Read more...

There are only a handful of rappers from Hip-Hop's Gangsta Rap golden era still alive and free to make moves in 2023. Even fewer of them have made the seamless public transition from walking parental advisory" sticker to mainstream cool guy like Snoop Dogg has.Read more...

Thought the Morgan State University homecoming shooting investigation was over? Not so fast.Read more...

As the death toll continues to rise to staggering heights in the Gaza Strip, calls for a ceasefire in the region have also gained popularity. Democratic voters now overwhelmingly support a ceasefire, a position not shared by the majority of elected Democrats.Read more...

If you see Sexxy Red and you're trying to see what's up...then you might be surprised to learn that the Skee-Yee" rapper may just be pivoting to a new genre: kid's rap.Read more...

Y'all remember the mansion from Tyler Perry's 2006 film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman?" Of course, you do. How could you forget the hideous way Charles McCarter (Steve Harris) treated Helen Simmons-McCarter (Kimberly Elise) - or the sweet revenge that Helen exacted by the film's conclusion?

With Halle Bailey's Ariel still fresh in our minds, Disney is introducing another fantastic heroine into its famous ranks. Their new animated film, Wish, stars Ariana DeBose as Asha, a young woman who goes against the king when he abuses his power to grant wishes. Unlike other Disney characters, she's not trying to...Read more...

Just days after Diddy and Cassie settled in the sexual assault case she filed against him, singer Al B. Sure got people talking online after posting a cryptic message about folks with grimy ways" who are secretly part of shenanigans" on Sunday.Read more...

Salvatore Bonaccorso, the long-time problematic mayor of Clark, N.J., was exposed for trying to cover up the leak of his recorded racist remarks. However, upon the probe into his shenanigans, the New Jersey Attorney General found cause to bring criminal charges against him in an alleged landscaping scam.

With The Marvels poised to become one of the MCU's lowest grossing films ever, there's a lot of finger-pointing and blame circulating through Marvel Studios and Disney. Unfortunately, it seems like someone has decided to center that blame on director Nia DaCosta. Since the films release earlier this month, she's been...Read more...

You've already heard me wax poetic on why Rihanna's viral mac and cheese recipe will not make an appearance at my table this holiday season - again, no shade, but vegetables, mustard and ketchup have no place in Southern-style macaroni and cheese.Read more...

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There's nothing better than curling up with a good book on a cold winter day. That is, except curling up with a good book and a cup of spiked egg nog!Read more...

Dexter Wade, the Black man fatally struck by a Mississippi police vehicle and secretly buried in a pauper's grave, was finally laid to rest by his family nine months after his death. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy calling for justice and demanding accountability from the police department.

Wayne Brady's holiday weekend got off to a rough start on Sunday. According to TMZ, the entertainer was involved in a car accident that escalated into a physical fight. The outlet's law enforcement sources say the Let's Make a Deal host was driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Sunday night when another car...Read more...

Halle Bailey has one clear message for those still speculating about whether or not she's pregnant, and specifically pointing to the wideness of her nose as proof: and thats to leave her the hell alone."Read more...

The investigation into the disappearance of a Black mother has come to a close with a frightening discovery: Shakeira Yvonne Rucker was not only found dead, but her remains were discovered in the storage unit belonging to her estranged husband, Cory Hill.Read more...

For decades, Chicago has been plagued with a reputation for violence. Lil Durk, a proud Chicago native, took to MSNBC'S The Beat With Ari to clear the air with politicians who push their own inaccurate narratives about the city.Read more...

This past year has been a lot.

More than a year after the historic sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal to overturn his second-degree murder conviction over the death of George Floyd.Read more...

From his time on VH1's Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party to his bestselling book of soul food recipes, From Crook to Cook," Snoop Dogg has shown us that he can get down in the kitchen.Read more...

We should've seen it coming.

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Vivek Ramaswamy's glaring hypocrisy-in addition to his inherently disgusting nature-becomes more apparent with each passing day. On Sunday, the GOP presidential candidate took to X/Twitter to condemn Donna Brazile's recent appearance on Friday's episode of Real Time with Bill Maher."

NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has never shied away from showing public support for his 16-year-old transgender daughter Zaya. His unwavering love for her, as well as his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, has been an inspiration for how all parents should treat their transgender children. Now, he's showing his...Read more...

The woman seen getting punched by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers in a now-viral video spoke out for the first time since the incident. Her account of the incident starkly contrasts that of the department.

There's no denying that Patti LaBelle is a musical legend. But what you may be surprised to know is that despite her glamorous looks and larger-than-life vocals, she's no diva-especially when it comes to mentoring the newer talent of this generation.Read more...

Another male rapper has pathetically decided to come for Megan Thee Stallion on wax-only this time it's her ex, Pardi Fontaine. Not only is Fontaine throwing a temper tantrum on the track, Thee Person," he also is reminding the public of the simple fact that he can't rap worth a damn.Read more...

If you've never been to New York or if it's been a while since you've been, then allow Alicia Keys' new musical, Hell's Kitchen, to be the reintroduction you so desperately need.

We've always known that racial disparity exists in our public education system. It's no secret that public schools with higher Black and Latino student populations often don't receive the same resources and attention as primarily white schools. But now, newly released data by the U.S. Education Department confirms it.

It may prove to be the shocker of the year....at least to some of us mere mortals, but celebs Sean Diddy" Combs was accused by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura of a decade-long relationship of violence, sex abuse, and more-including accusations of rape in a bombshell lawsuit that featured a trigger warning on the...Read more...

If you're not a foodie who spends a big chunk of your time in the kitchen, cooking for Thanksgiving can seem intimidating. With the turkey roasting, killing the mac and cheese, seasoning the potatoes and baking pies, there's a lot to juggle. We know you've got Thanksgiving cooking questions and we've got the answers.

I was in college when The Roots dropped their 1995 studio album Do You Want More?!!!??! and changed how I would listen to hip-hop forever.Read more...

Each year, The Root 100 honors those who have made the biggest impact on the culture. And this year, the list is loaded with influencers - more than any previous year.Read more...

New York Attorney General Letitia James rested her case against the Trump Organization earlier this week, drawing the closely watched fraud trial nearer to its conclusion. But just because they won't be sparring in court anymore doesn't mean there won't be fireworks between Donald Trump and James on social media.

This is the third time this week I've written about A-list Black folks trending based on unsavory news, and the second time I've had to write about a man potentially abusing a famous Black woman performer.Read more...

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The honorees for The Root 100 are highly accomplished in all walks of life and career - as such, competition for the top spot is understandably steep.Read more...

X/Twitter owner and resident moron Elon Musk has gone out of his way to perpetuate racism and hatred since taking over the platform. He's been very clear about being a proponent of free speech-which is simply a thinly veiled way to let racist slurs and hate speech proliferate on X.Read more...

This year, the Root 100 is back with another fantastic list of noteworthy Black Americans. This year, we have a list filled with influential Black politicians and people making a difference in the world of STEM. So, without further ado, here are our winners from this year!Read more...

Y'all, Cassandra Cassie" Ventura's lawsuit accusing Sean Diddy" Combs of sexual assault and domestic abuse seeminglyconfirmed a lot of conspiracies about the Hip Hop mogul. However, the suit also gave the backstory behind a years-old rumor that got Ventura dragged in the media.

Any Republican Presidential candidate hoping to cinch the nomination has to get through Iowa first. That means a mandatory trip to the Iowa State Fair and tons of photo-ops with fried food and cute babies. But there's one important stop you likely haven't heard of: a visit to kiss the ring of The Family Leader CEO Bob...Read more...

It's officially Black Santa season!

Drake lied to us all.Read more...

While things have been fairly quiet when it comes to Tyrese and his divorce drama, it looks like he's about to get tied up in a different legal battle soon.Read more...