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Two deputies approached rapper Feezy Lebron in Crenshaw, pointing their guns at him and threatening to shoot him in the chest, per a report from Hollywood Unlocked. The artist captured the interaction on Instagram Live and included the cops’ names in a post with a call to action to have them terminated.

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In the third and final iteration of the harrowing Surviving R. Kelly docuseries, viewers learned the diabolical lengths the the disgraced singer went to keep the horrifying details of his 1994 marriage and subsequent annulment to 15-year-old singer Aaliyah under wraps.Read more...

According to a year end report by the organization Mapping Police Violence, Black people continue to be disproportionately killed by law enforcement. In addition to 2022 being the year where police killed 1,176—the highest we’ve seen in a decade—the research revealed that Black people made up 24% of those fatalities…Read more...

Sometimes you hear about a break up and you just know there’s more to the story. That’s the feeling a lot of DC Comics fans got in December when Dwayne Johnson announced Black Adam wouldn’t be included in the immediate future of the film franchise. Yes, a big part of that decision comes from the film’s lackluster box…Read more...

This year in film is looking real melanated, IKDR! Whether they are recent breakout stars, or they grew up in the industry, these women are gracefully taking over Hollywood in 2023. We love to see it!

Since she burst onto the national spotlight, a lot has been written about the newest Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Now, Justice Jackson is ready to tell her story in her own words in a new forthcoming memoir, “Lovely One.” The title comes from the English translation of Justice Jackson’s name, Ketanji…Read more...

Although Gunna was able to make it home, his fellow YSL member Young Thug is still stuck in jail and set to go to trial.Read more...

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Spare, the unprecedented, forthcoming memoir from Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, hasn’t even hit bookshelves yet but it’s already looking to be one helluva page-turner.Read more...

Representative Cori Bush (D-Mo.) held nothing back when accused Republicans of using another Black lawmaker, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), as a “prop.” Conservatives who failed to support Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) clamored around Donalds on Wednesday. He received 20 votes for the speakership in the fourth and…Read more...

The man accused of murdering Takeoff will be spending time outside of prison as he prepares for his trial. Patrick Clark, 33, who was arrested and charged with murder in December, has been released from jail after he posted a $1 million bond on Wednesday, according to KHOU 11.Read more...

Whether you were sick with the flu or paying the price after a night of a few too many cocktails, you probably know what it feels like to be dehydrated: that dry mouth feeling that can come with a headache, dizziness, increased heart rate and make you feel downright awful.Read more...

A video is circulating on social media of an NYPD cop beating on a 14-year-old girl, according to the New York Daily News. The officer was reported to have struck the girl nine times and also hit the other teens who were trying to pull him off of her and shield her from the punches. The officer was suspended as a…Read more...

Updated on 1/5/23 at 9:43 a.m: According to an Instagram post by Theophilus London’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, the artist has been found. On the social media app, Noel wrote: “We have found Theo he is safe and well. At this time the family would love prayers and privacy. Thank you all!!!” He continued: “Truly appreciate…Read more...

If you are Black, there is a good chance that you’ve had at least one negative experience with the healthcare system. Whether your pain was ignored or you felt unsupported by your provider, you likely wondered to yourself, “Am I tripping?” Here’s why you shouldn’t question yourself.Read more...

Between the COVID-19 pandemic, brutal police killings, and the looming threat of climate change, the last few years have felt pretty bleak. But there have also been some major bright spots.Read more...

A Washington appeals court ruled in favor of a former middle school teacher ridiculed for waltzing into the classroom donning a “Make America Great Again” baseball cap, per The Associated Press. The ruling said his hat was protected under free speech. Yet, isn’t it ironic how many BLM shirts failed to be protected in…Read more...

The ghostwriting allegations against Drake continue to creep back up. Quentin Miller, the “ghostwriter” who is credited on a multitude of songs from Drake’s wildly popular 2015 mixtape, If You’re Read This It’s Too Late, has revealed that he has not been compensated for his work on the project.Read more...

In a 2023 plot twist that absolutely no one saw coming, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Matthew Lawrence are dating. Chilli’s rep, Christal Jordan, confirmed the news to People. The TLC singer, 51, and Joey Lawrence’s little brother, 42, spent Thanksgiving together in Atlanta.Read more...

It’s been around six weeks since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit theaters and I’m definitely ready to revisit the fictional African country. Thankfully, none of us has to wait much longer since the Marvel blockbuster will premiere on Disney+ on Feb. 1. So you can feel all those intense emotions of grief, despair,…Read more...

On January 4, 2022, FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, will premiere and although contestant Kenya Moore has already proven to be quite a fighter after being a contestant on Miss USA, Dancing with the Stars, Worst Cooks in America, and The Apprentice, fans and haters will both get to see her pushed to her…Read more...

If there’s one thing I love and appreciate about Gabrielle Union, it’s the fact that she never shies away from transparency, especially when it comes to arguably problematic moments of her past. The latest example comes from a recent interview she did on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, where she took a…Read more...

Nearly eight months after the shocking death of up-and-coming Atlanta rapper Lil Keed, loyal fans are finally learning what lead to his death.Read more...

Nine-year-old Kayden Hern received a personal from Gov. Kathy Hochul to be the poet laureate of her inaugural ceremony, per ABC 7 News. He just began writing poetry during the pandemic through encouragement of his grandmother. His work landed him a gig most have waited years for.

Undisputed is one of the most popular sports talk shows on television. Fans love watching longtime journalist Skip Bayless and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe go back and forth debating everything from whether or not LeBron James is really the GOAT of basketball, to who is going to win the Super Bowl.

As the romance between suspended GMA3 co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach continues to make headlines, his estranged wife, Marilee Fiebig, is breaking her silence on the couple’s split. On Wednesday, through her divorce attorney, Stephanie Lehman, the former Roc Nation executive released a statement to Daily Mail,…Read more...

On Tuesday, the Justice Department declared that the U.S. Postal Service can keep delivering prescription abortion medication. This comes as a surprise since in June 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which was a direct attack on abortion rights.Read more...

California’s Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board reported teens perceived to be Black were stopped by police at nearly six times the rate of white teens, per The Associated Press. The analysis found that racial bias in policing interactions with Black teens isn’t just a criminal justice issue, but a public…Read more...

On Tuesday, Hakeem Jeffries was formally announced as the leader of House Democrats. For the last two decades, Nancy Pelosi has been the face for the party. At 52 years of age, Jeffries also embodies a palpable generational shift for House Democrats. As he prepares to take on a Republican majority, here are 5 reasons…Read more...

The NFL and sports world is still at a standstill as coaches, players and fans wait for updates on the health of second-year Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he suffered a cardiac arrest after making a routine tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football.Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Grammy-nominated singer Summer Walker who recently announced she’d given birth to twins.

The moment wrestling fans have been waiting for has finally happened. Mercedes Moné, f.k.a. WWE superstar Sasha Banks, ended months of speculation by making her debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling during its Wrestle Kingdom 17 pay-per-view on Wednesday. She made her presence known after the IWGP Women’s Championship…Read more...

In a surprising turn of events, the Bruce family has decided to sell the beachfront property they’d recently reclaimed back to the California county that had seized it, per the Los Angeles Times. Charles and Willa Bruce were driven out of their resort by the Klu Klux Klan and racist real estate agents in 1924. Now,…Read more...

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A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that the CEO of Everyrealm—who is a white woman—sexually harassed Black employees. According to The New York Post, former Oakland Raiders star Teyo Johnson claims that Janine Yorio not only made inappropriate remarks as his superior but also used racial slurs.Read more...

Malachi Love-Robinson, also known as teen doctor imposter “Dr. Love,” is being sent to prison (again) for stealing over $10,000 from his employer, per Local 10 News. It appears he retired from healthcare to pursue sales and still got caught. Will he ever learn?

Three women have come forward with serious allegations against the Perryville Prison in Buckeye, Arizona. According to reports from the Arizona Republic, the three women were forcibly induced against their will before their due dates.Read more...

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The Root has been keeping a close eye on the newest couple in journalism, GMA3’s T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.

One of hip-hop’s most influential acts will finally have their music readily available on streaming services. After a years-long legal battle, De La Soul’s first six albums are set to start streaming on March 3. Variety reports that the resolution comes after the group’s work was recently sold to Reservoir Media as…Read more...

The great-granddaughter of a lynching victim from 89 years ago has made history being sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, according to CNN. Kyra Harris Bolden rose from being a member of the state House to serving in a critical decision-making role ensuring justice for those…Read more...

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If there’s one thing I can bet will be on my 2023 Bingo card, it will be that Nick Cannon will become a father once again at some point this year. The actor and Wild’n Out host recently welcomed his 12th child in mid-December, and during an interview over the New Year holiday, it doesn’t seem like he has plans of…Read more...

Another day, another celebrity accused of having a secret child. This time, “Atlanta” and Get Out actor LaKeith Stanfield is the one at the center of a scandal. On Friday, he and girlfriend Kasmere Trice announced their engagement by posting several black-and-white photos on social media.Read more...

A Georgia man was falsely arrested in November after Louisiana officers used a facial recognition tool to identify him as a fugitive, according to The Associated Press. Significant differences in facial features and weight led to the man being freed. However, this incident points to another way in which officers…Read more...

Last month, we told you about how Janet Jackson would be gearing up for her upcoming Together Again World Tour featuring rapper Ludacris. But what you didn’t know is the exact kinds of preparations the legendary singer and dancer will be implementing before she sets off.Read more...

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Black men have caught a lot of flack in recent months as details of the case involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez continued to unfold, and up to the announcement of Lanez’s guilty verdict. Many have voiced their concern over the fact that they don’t believe the brothers have been vocal enough in their support…Read more...