The evolution of hip-hop over the last 50 years has been stunning to watch. From Rapper's Delight," to Juicy," to Alright," whether you want to get the party going or start a movement, the genre was introduced to its legions of fans in different ways. As we continue to celebrate Hip-Hop 50, The Root staff reveal...Read more...

There are levels to the havoc a Karen can be capable of. Many of the videos we see are of the random almond-moms and narcissistic white women who have a random spout of unconsolable rage over something rather minuscule.

Sundial is a very rare album in the current musical landscape. Few artists can capture the essence of what is currently going on in the world while also relating it to their lives in a very personal and intimate way.Read more...

Yes, you read that headline correctly. A child was traumatized, not by a violent picture or a scary movie poster, but by a poster of people of two different races holding hands.Read more...

Decades after her death, the family of Henrietta Lacks continues to seek justice from the companies who use her biopsied cancer cells for medical research without consent.

After experiencing a difficult transaction at Home Depot, Tyrese Gibson is taking the company to court to resolve the issue. The Fast & Furious star has filed a $1 million discrimination lawsuit against the home improvement chain.Read more...

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Travis Scott and his recently released album UTOPIA may be all the rage with certain hip-hop fans, but it's rave-inducing aspects and antics have unfortunately caused a ruckus in Rome.Read more...

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The internet is buzzing with news that Disney's latest live-action remake will be The Princess and the Frog. The groundbreaking animated film featured a talented voice cast full of familiar names who we'd like to see return for this version. Keith David must give us a live-action version of one of Disney's best...Read more...

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I don't care if you're 10 or 10,000 years old, anyone is capable of violence. This is what got 72-year-old Black woman Sybil Garbow arrested and convicted of assault.Read more...

On Tuesday, Ron Slavery Was Good' DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell-Florida's only Black female state attorney. DeSantis, who is currently vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, announced Worrell's suspension stemmed from neglect of duty."

Though it's been only two days since rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, per his lawyers, the Candian rapper isn't taking the news all that well.Read more...

You know you're a badass when the records you break are your own. But then again, Beyonce is a transcendent artist whom the normal rules of pop culture don't apply to.Read more...

The Davis School District in Utah has agreed to pay $2 million in settlement to the family of Isabella Izzy" Tichenor, a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide after being bullied. The settlement implies the district had no rebuttal to the allegations that their neglect allowed Tichenor to be tormented.Read more...

Is there anything Rihanna can't do? From making hit records to launching successful beauty and clothing brands to shutting the Super Bowl all the way down performing on a platform while pregnant, she is nothing short of amazing. And now, the singer, entrepreneur, mom and all around boss is giving a whole lot of folks...Read more...

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. That's a lesson Big Brother 25 contestant Luke Valentine found out the hard way.Read more...

In news that can only be described as too little, too late bro," DJ Akdemiks is airing out his grievances with singer Erykah Badu over a joke she made at his expense five years ago.Read more...

In Jurassic Park, as its founder, scientists and lawyer celebrate how brilliant they are for bringing dinosaurs back and how much money they're going to make, Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm famously chides them by saying, Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think...Read more...

It feels like these stories are becoming more commonplace than ever before. Black people who are simply minding their business are getting harassed and assaulted simply for the color of their skin.Read more...

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The safety net that emerged in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was a game-changer for lower-income Americans. Millions of children were lifted out of poverty, and a historic number of Americans were able to access public health care.Read more...

An eyewitness to the now infamous Montgomery brawl claims that one of the white men who attacked the lone Black co-captain, Damien Pickett, yelled a racial slur before running down the dock to fight him.Read more...

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The news keeps getting worse for Lizzo, as the singer could find herself facing new allegations of fostering a toxic workplace. Ron Zambrano, a lawyer representing the three former dancers suing the Grammy winner for sexual harassment, told NBC News that his firm is reviewing new allegations from six other people who...Read more...

Last month, we told you how Da Brat and wife Jesseca Judy" Harris-Dupart welcomed their first child together, a healthy baby boy. Now, we've got a first-look at the new bundle of joy!

If you're like us and have been addicted to watching clips of the Renaissance World Tour, then you've likely seen a beautiful, plus-sized, bald, mocha-skinned dancer next to Blue Ivy. You asked who is this woman who is killing it every night? Well, we got you. She's the Renaissance World Tour's dance co-captain, Amari...Read more...

As The Root reported, Tory Lanez was sentenced Tuesday (August 8) to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The final outcome regarding this violent incident, which happened in 2020, has some folks on social media saying that a decade is an extreme sentence for the assault. Whether if you agree with...Read more...

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We don't need a reason to honor Whitney Houston's greatness, but as the world celebrates her 60th birthday, it seems like a perfect time to remember the ridiculous number of hits she gave us. Obviously, no one can match her vocals, but that doesn't stop us from trying. In case you don't already have an amazing Whitney...Read more...

A woman who goes by (or went by) Claire Kyle online was exposed for a series of social media posts that made the white folks she worked for very uncomfortable. Her pro-Black approach and jabs at white people ended up putting her job in jeopardy, per CBS Austin.Read more...

We are kind of joking about Montgomery brawl, but don't get it confused, Black August is real and does not replace Black History Month, which still takes place in February. This particular commemoration is meant to honor Black resistance fighters and their movements to free Black people from oppressive obstacles.Read more...

In 2021, Liz Cambage withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics after a reported physical and verbal exchange took place during a scrimmage against Nigeria. Cambage was accused of calling the Nigerian players monkeys," which she vehemently denies.Read more...

As the SAG-AFTRA actor's strike continues on and the WGA writer's strike hits 100 days on Wednesday, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning actor Billy Porter is sharing the harsh realities he's facing as a result of the AMPTP's refusal to give these workers a fair deal.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.If Whitney Houston was alive today, she'd only be 60! One of the most beloved, talented and greatest singers to ever live, her strong voice and personality made her a magnet to everyone who knew her and listened to her music. It's still hard to believe she's not here with us.Read more...

Even after Adidas' very public breakup with Ye, sales of Yeezys are still going strong. This week, the company is dropping previously unreleased Yeezy sneakers and slides. But one major retailer is having none of it. According to a report from Complex, sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker is taking a stand...Read more...

The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl gave us many heroes. One that caught the attention of Black people everywhere was folding chair man." That may be his fight name, but out here in the real world, he's Reggie Gray, a 42-year-old man, who the police would like to have some words with. In a press conference on Tuesday,...Read more...

I'm not gonna lie: the Montgomery melee hit me a certain kind of way.Read more...

After several delays, motions filed, and all-around foolishness in a case that's caused division both inside and outside of the hip-hop community, rapper Tory Lanez has been officially sentenced to 10 years in prison in the shooting case of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: '73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre's 50th anniversary.

DJ Casper, the creative genius behind the legendary line dance staple the Cha-Cha Slide" died on Monday. The news was made public by his wife Kim who revealed the popular DJ, legally Willie Perry Jr., passed away after a seven-year-long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.Read more...

Gender identity and sexuality have always been tense subjects in the Black community. There's an idea that men have to exude masculinity and women must be feminine. You don't mix those two personalities up, ever. However, now that we're in a place where gender and sexuality are more fluid, some stars are speaking out...Read more...

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During an episode of The Best Podcast Ever With Raven and Miranda" that was published on Monday (August 7), Raven-Symone opened up to her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday about the weight-shaming she faced as a teen. The Disney Channel star, 37, also shared that because of the bullying she had gotten plastic surgery at a...Read more...

Ciara and Russell Wilson shared some big news with the rest of the world on Tuesday: they're adding another bundle of joy to their blended family!Read more...

It was a long road for Travis Scott to give his first live performance of UTOPIA, but he finally made it. After it was originally scheduled and canceled to happen at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Scott performed his Circus Maximus concert in Rome on Monday night.Read more...

Thanks to a phony, AI facial recognition tool, a Black mother of three was falsely identified and arrested for as carjacking thief. Now, she's suing the city of Detroit and their police department for letting a robot get her thrown in jail for no reason. She's the first Black woman to fall victim to the algorithm.Read more...

As social media continues to react to the infamous Montgomery brawl that happened over the weekend, Black folks have been the most boisterous when it comes to the commentary surrounding it. From Black Panther comparisons to dubbing the fight Riverboat Wrestlemania, the jokes have seemingly been endless. Interestingly...Read more...