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The name on everybody's lips is Doechii. Last night, the Tampa-born rapper earned a major accolade, becoming the third female rapper to earn Best Rap Album in Grammy history, after Lauryn Hill and Cardi B, respectfully. Doechii's meteoric rise since she dropped her acclaimed mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal," has...Read more...

NBA player Tristan Thompson is feeling the wrath of Blac Chyna after laying claim to Dream Kardashian. First of all, he isn't related to the child biologically, which begs the question, why did he feel the need to say Dream is his daughter?Read more...

While many in the rap world were elated to see Kendrick Lamar take home multiple wins at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, there was one person who wasn't too fond of it. That person was none other than Dennis Graham, father to fellow rapper Drake. Don't worry, we'll explain.Read more...

On Sunday, Cynthia Erivo was one of many stars who graced the 2025 Grammys in style and one of the few that would later perform on the main stage inside-the latter of which received much fan fair but more on that later. However, it was the blinged out accessory she sported on the red carpet that really got people to...Read more...

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A Black American woman from America who is currently in Pakistan is blowing up on the internet. No, she's not being held hostage...she allegedly refuses to leave.Read more...

Kanye West is back to his old ways of saying and doing the most insane things possible to gain some attention before releasing his next studio album. Surprisingly, it doesn't even include the stunt he pulled at the 2025 Grammys.Read more...

With an impressive list of accomplishments that includes a slew of number-one singles and a Best Rap Album GRAMMY, rapper Cardi B is all about her hustle. But while Cardi, who worked at a deli as a teen to make ends meet, is raising her three children a long way from the Bronx neighborhood she grew up in, the mom of...Read more...

On Sunday, Beyonce finally took home the award for Album of the Year for her country music project, Cowboy Carter." However, some folks in the country community are not here for her win and they're sounding off about it on social media.Read more...

The latest back-and-forth to happen on the Facebook timeline was between a Houston resident and the city police department. Why? The cops were exposed for their reckless behavior and in turn, pulled on their own list of receipts against the whistleblower.Read more...

A proposal that would allocate $7,000 for a Milwaukee memorial for Sade Robinson, the 19-year-old Black woman who was slain last April, has been withdrawn. During a recent Milwaukee County Committee on Parks and Culture meeting, Robinson's family told County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez that they would pay for the...Read more...

Rapper Finesse2Tymes had a busy weekend, and not in the way he likely wanted. In the span of a few days, the Memphis MC was accused of being involved in two unrelated legal instances.Read more...

While the 2025 Grammys red carpet saw its fair share of fashion highs and lows, easily the lowest low is the stunt Kanye West pulled with his wife Bianca Censori on the red carpet...and social media let him know just how repulsive they found it.Read more...

Week three of President Donald Trump's second term is already shaping up to be a doozy. With a looming trade war and uncertainty regarding Black History Month, The Root needs everybody to pay attention to these key issues affecting Americans everywhere.Read more...

You might be wondering what kind of shape Sean Diddy" Combs is in after a few months of being stuck inside federal jail. Our latest update comes from an emergency hospital trip sources say he took last night.Read more...

During the second confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he was questioned about his rhetoric surrounding vaccines and race. Newly elected Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks requested that Kennedy clear up his previous comments on it - which were downright scary.Read more...

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While some Black stars shined bright on the red carpet at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, others had looks that made us give side eyes and left us truly scratching our heads. The first of which was Jaden Smith who made sure his house found a home at this year's show.Read more...

Donald Trump is elbowing his way to the table of hate occupied by the likes of Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and Woodrow Wilson, men who used the weight of their presidential office to advance bigotry.Read more...

On Sunday, Kendrick Lamar cemented his spot in music and Grammys history and essentially put the proverbial nail in the coffin once and for all when it comes to his longstanding beef with fellow rapper Drake. And we have the Recording Academy to thank for that.Read more...

Babyface was trending on social media sites on Grammys night, but not for a reason you would expect. The music legend behind some of the greatest R&B hits of all time got snubbed in a major way on the red carpet, with hosts from the Associated Press cutting him off mid-interview to get a moment to chat with the...Read more...

The Grammys came back swinging this year, with one of the strongest ceremonies in recent memory. From some heartwarming wins for some of the biggest names in music like Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce, to new artists arriving with truly unforgettable moments (Doechii, we're looking at you), the 67th Annual Grammy Awards...Read more...

Kendrick Lamar's victory lap continues. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper won big at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home some of the biggest awards of the night.

Black stars shined bright on the red carpet at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday. From singers like Samara Joy, Willow Smith, Shenseea, and Kenny Babyface" Edmonds and more, our faves showed up and showed out in fabulous fashions.Read more...

The Grammys are tonight, and almost certainly a Black artist who is deserving will not win a major award. Many will jump online and voice their consternation, but they should not. This happens every year.Read more...

Blaming diversity, equity and inclusion policies for the aviation collision that killed 67 people in the Washington, D.C., area isn't simply inappropriate," sad" or playing politics." It's the equivalent of Donald Trump and his merry band of nitwits ringing a bell they hope angry, knuckle-dragging MAGA cult members...Read more...

Have you gone on one of those Victorian house tours? The home always belonged to an old white family of influence (sometimes descendants slave owners) who may or may not have left their spirits behind to haunt visitors.Read more...

(Updated on 01/31/2025 @ 3:10 p.m.)

A Virginia high school teacher has the internet divided after she shared her unconventional teaching style on an education podcast. Leslie Robinson, who teaches culinary arts and hospitality at Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center, runs her classroom like a corporation. But while some say her technique is one of...Read more...

If you were asked to name some of the most talented musical families in history, the Jacksons, the DeBarges and The Isley Brothers might be the first that come to mind. But don't sleep on The Sylvers, a group of nine singing siblings from Watts, California, that entertained fans for decades. - Angela JohnsonRead more...

Black folks are resilient. It's important to remember that during a time when, on the streets and online, many of us seem to be our wits' end. President Donald Trump is attacking DEI. He is attacking Black History Month. It feels like the 47th president has declared war on our community.Read more...

We are starting to discover who was on that American Airlines flight that carried more than 60 passengers and four crew members when it crashed with a military helicopter on Wednesday evening, minutes before its scheduled landing.Read more...

From Jay-Z to Rihanna, to Oprah Winfrey, to Tyler Perry, some of our favorite figures have inspired us with their rags-to-riches stories. While not all of them have achieved their wealth and success in quite the same ways, they are all just as driven and motivated to succeed and be the best.Read more...

Would it be safe to say that the re-election of President Donald Trump has sent some people into a frenzy? I mean, folks already believe the country is headed back to the 1960s but there's another population of people who think way beyond sudden plane crashes and natural disasters.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion stopped everyone in their tracks this week wearing a nude corset with metallic accessories at the Gaurav Gupta Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. Although her body was definitely bodying in the sexy look, it was her manicure that nearly stole the show as people...Read more...

Popular social media influencer and Detroit rapper Dank Demoss is known for going viral for advocating for plus-sized women. Now, she is calling out Lyft for what she believes is discrimination according to Fox 2 Detroit. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, is clearing up why Kendrick Lamar was chosen as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime show. Despite claims that it was done to slight Lil Wayne, she confirmed that it was more about the pulse of the times." - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order attacking birthright citizenship, the constitutional right giving automatic citizenship to any person born in the states. While many say Trump's call to reevaluate this American principle is strictly an attack on illegal immigration, the...Read more...

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's week did not start off the way she wanted. But in the end, she got the last laugh.Read more...

As A$AP Rocky's trial continues, the judge has noticed that many people in court have gotten too comfortable saying a certain word and he's tired of people using it. So he's given them another option.Read more...

You've gotta hand it to Elon Musk: if he's not good at anything else, he's good at making himself a nuisance. And he can do it by using just one word.Read more...

The Obama love story is one we've been following since former President Barack Obama first dipped into American politics. Now that they're both away from the White House, it seems everyone is paying special attention to former First Lady Michelle and her husband's relationship.... but clearly, some of y'all got it all...Read more...

Angel Reese just gave her mom quite the birthday present. The WBNA star revealed her heartwarming gift for her mother, Angel Webb Reese, in the latest video on her YouTube channel, Unapologetically Angel." While the two discussed Reese's career thus far and massive rise to fame, Reese saved the best part for later in...Read more...

Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, is clearing up why Kendrick Lamar was chosen as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime show. Despite claims that it was done to slight Lil Wayne, she confirmed that it was more about the pulse of the times."Read more...

Snoop Dogg has probably heard it all from the Black community after he- along with Nelly and Soulja Boy- performed at this year's Crypto Ball, an event celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration. But now, Snoop is catching it from comedian D.L. Hughley who says the rapper made the wrong move.Read more...

The countdown to the Annual Grammy Awards starts now! And after an amazing year for Black music, all eyes on are the Recording Academy to see who will walk away with a win.

Tables have turned for a state trooper as he's now facing criminal charges for allegedly making up a shooting. The former New York trooper was allegedly looking for attention or sympathy," according to a criminal complaint, after officials say an investigation into a reported shooting unexpectedly took a turn. -...Read more...

Though folks all over are gearing up to see what kind of show Kendrick Lamar will be bringing to his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance next month in New Orleans, others are too busy trying to make sure the event is censored. And they're trying to rope Rihanna in in doing so. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Olympic star Gabby Thomas took to social media to ask fans for their advice on disturbing encounters she has recently experienced in airports. In a video posted to TikTok on Tuesday (Jan. 28), the 28-year-old shared that middle-aged men" have made traveling a nightmare for her.Read more...

(Updated on 01/31/2025 @ 12:40 p.m. Fulton County medical examiner has now ruled on Taylor's cause of death)Read more...