The Root

Although it's not being covered with the same urgency, thousands of victims are still affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The Game, a rapper who has done all he can to help wildfire victims, is not happy with how people in certain areasare being ignored.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...

If 2024 was the year of Kendrick Lamar, 2025 is already his victory lap. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is still fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, GNX," gearing up for a highly anticipated Super Bowl performance and stadium tour with the reigning queen of R&B, SZA. He's also getting ready for...Read more...

As if things couldn't get any worse in the pending federal sex crime against Sean Diddy" Combs, prosecutors just turned up the heat. Now, the rapper is accused of having more than just one victim of his alleged debauchery.Read more...

On Wednesday (Jan. 29), a jury saw video of a police investigator telling the man who shot Ahmaud Arbery to death that he wasn't going to be arrested. The suspect, along with his father and a neighbor, followed and killed Arbery after they saw him running in their neighborhood.Read more...

When COVID-19 shut the entire world down, many folks got creative with how they'd make their money. One Dallas couple, known for being on reality TV, took things a little too far, and now, it's time for them to face the music.

As everyone knows, Black history is America history. Our struggles and victories have affected this country for centuries, even though we don't always receive our just due. With Black History Month right around the corner, The Root takes a look at the most unforgettable moments that have undoubtedly shaped us as a...Read more...

The 66th GRAMMY Awards are upon us and conveniently happening during Black History Month. You know what that means - we must celebrate the Black history moments our artists achieved at past GRAMMYs.

Dr. Dre may be not be embroiled in any rap beefs of his own anymore, but that's not keeping him from picking sides in the current ones, namely the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that took over most of 2024. And now, he's sharing the exact moment he knew who to root for.Read more...

Dwyane Wade is getting personal on his podcast, The Why with Dwyane." On the latest episode, the former NBA star revealed a recent health scare he experienced, sharing information to hopefully help listeners who could have a similar experience.Read more...

Jonathan Majors may have had a tumultuous past year, but things may be changing for the better soon. Or at least, that's the hope some fans are expressing after a trailer for his upcoming film released on Wednesday.Read more...

It hasn't even been 24 hours since a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., and President Donald J. Trump is already pointing fingers.Read more...

It's been less than two weeks and President Donald Trump is turning the White House, and by proxy the country, into his own fiefdom. Every infuriating headline about an important shuttered federal division or series of petty comments about how Black folks couldn't possibly be qualified to do the job they were hired...Read more...

Shawn Jay-Z" Carter is not letting up on Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee. After filing a motion to dismiss the sexual assault case against him earlier this month, Hov is back with an additional memo claiming Buzbee got basic facts wrong" in the case.Read more...

On Wednesday (Jan. 29), Whoopi Goldberg shared her frustration with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after Leavitt dismissed wokeness" during a recent briefing. While discussing the since-rescinded federal funding freeze memo, the Trump appointee used it as an opportunity to attack left-leaning ideology.Read more...

Wendy Williams' fight to end her guardianship has gotten down-right messy. And after the bombshell Where's Wendy" documentary and a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, it seems Williams is making moves to fight for her freedomRead more...

As rapper A$AP Rocky's criminal trial continues to play out, it appears its taken a messy turn. And it's all thanks to the alleged victim in the case: his former friend A$AP Relli.Read more...

Since Bad Boy CEO Sean Diddy" Combs got locked up on federal sex crime charges, every television platform has been competing to produce a documentary filled with the juiciest allegations against the rapper. Discovery's The Fall of Diddy" is the latest, and trust us...the claims transcend creepy sex parties and baby...Read more...

The latest tell-all testimony about rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs comes from his former personal assistant in Investigation Discovery's docuseries The Fall of Diddy." The man didn't speak on the so-called freak off" parties but revealed a never-before-heard-of sex-themed occasion the rapper is alleged to have held.Read more...

People literally do anything for clout. Viral video of a Black healthcare worker in the Atlanta area dancing lustfully on top of disabled individuals has now caught the attention of law enforcement authorities. Now, the woman is in big trouble.Read more...

The time is almost here. In less than a week, the Recording Academy will honor and recognize the best the music industry has to offer. Even with all the artists, songs, and albums that are nominated for awards, all eyes will be on one track in particular.Read more...

There's truly no one who's taken over television and pop culture like Oprah Winfrey. Whether you came to know her as a part of your mandatory daily viewing via The Oprah Winfrey Show" during its illustrious 25-season run, or used her own weight loss journey as a source of inspiration for your own, Winfrey's impact to...Read more...

Even if you don't know the words to a single Megan Thee Stallion song, you've probably found yourself at some point gagging over her sexy, head-turning style. So it's no surprise that the Savage" rapper - who was one of the many stars who made the trip to Paris to check out the Fashion Week runway shows - has been...Read more...

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.

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.Read more...

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President Donald Trump - likely responding to a hailstorm of criticism, outrage and confusion - made the decision Wednesday to reverse an executive order to freeze federal aid that his administration announced Tuesday (Jan. 28).Read more...

New year, same Katt Williams shenanigans. Just over a year ago, Williams broke the entire internet into pieces on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay" podcast talking smack about every Black comedian and actor in the industry including Steve Harvey, Tyler Perry, and Kevin Hart. He even predicted Sean Diddy" Combs'...Read more...

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is lashing out about the president having a close relationship with Elon Musk. This seems ironic, though, as Bannon had his own rapport with Trump as well during the latter's first term in the Oval Office.Read more...

A few months ago, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was tasked with investigating the spending habits of self-proclaimed Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard of Dolton Village. The investigation findings seemed to confirm the outrageous misuse of taxpayer money.Read more...

While Zoe Saldana is celebrating her first Oscar nomination for Netflix's Emilia Perez," the internet is still trying to grapple with the actress' highly controversial portrayal of one of the most iconic jazz musicians of all time.Read more...

A 28-year-old woman's body was found on the roof of a Chicago-area hospital. Now, her family is desperate for answers explaining the circumstances that led to her death and how she got to the roof in the first place.Read more...

When you think of actors in Hollywood who have a pretty pristine image and clean reputation, Sterling K. Brown is near the top of the list. However, according to a recent interview, that reputation was almost tarnished due to a small incident when he was a teenager.Read more...

Joni, Kim, Debbie and Kathy Sledge were taught how to sing by their grandmother Viola Williams, a former lyric soprano opera singer and protegee of civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, the sisters recounted in various interviews.Read more...

Life for the suspected murderer of Tupac Shakur might've just gotten a lot harder: Duane Keefe D" Davis recently got into a heated altercation with another inmate, causing him to be hit with a new charge.Read more...

As conservatives continue to try to come for Anthony Mackie for his recent Captain America comments, the Marvel star is doing what he has to do to rectify the situation. Let's see if it works for him.Read more...

A Bronx man is recovering in the hospital after he went out of his way to protect his beloved pup. Rakeem Young was out walking his four-year-old pit bull Chanel when the two were approached by a man with a machete. Young says he raised his hand to try to grab the weapon from the man when it sliced off four of his...Read more...

Unfortunately, there are tons of reports of mothers being prosecuted in the injury or death of their children. The latest case comes from a household in London where four little boys died after being stuck in a house fire, which begs one question: Where was their mother?Read more...

Last week, Mississippi Sen. Bradford Blackmon introduced a bill that would theoretically ban men from masturbating or engaging in other sexual acts when they have no intent to fertilize an embryo." Now, he claims that he has received death threats over the proposed legislation.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.Read more...

In news that can only be described as of course she did," Rihanna and two of her former flames-namely Drake and Chris Brown-have become the topic of conversations online recently. But, it's not what you think.Read more...

While sports fans are focused on the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, hip-hop fans are looking forward to Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance. And they are specifically asking the question: will he perform Not Like Us?"Read more...

Just because President Donald J. Trump is acting on plans to wipeout DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), doesn't mean companies like Costco and activists like Rev. Al Sharpton aren't leading the cause to ensure Black people not only feel protected but also feel seen.Read more...

Just weeks before Anthony Mackie's new film Captain America: Brave New World" hit theaters, it looks like he's already causing quite a stir online. Unfortunately, the stir is making him the target for some conservative fans.Read more...

The attorney representing over 100 plaintiffs in scathing lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs just got some new legal power. However, that legal power happens to come from the camp of our current and very controversial president, Donald Trump.Read more...

President Donald J. Trump is kicking up the speed as we roll into his second week in office. He's already facing mounting lawsuits against his attacks on DEI, gender identification, the 14th Amendment, and more, but you can't be surprised that he's seemingly unfazed by it all.

It only makes sense that Kanye West's 11-year-old daughter North West would inherit her father's outgoing personality and penchant for creativity.Read more...

NLE Choppa is feeling the heat after his photoshoot in Playgirl magazine. While he thought he looked pretty good in the spread, some people on social media felt differently.Read more...

The hottest men's fashion for Fall-Winter 2025-2026 was on display in Paris this week during Fashion Week. Celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott and Idris Elba were among those who made the trip to take it all in. But if you thought the runway shows were the only place to spot great style, you're wrong....Read more...

There have been countless heartbreaking stories of loss and despair in the weeks since wildfires have ripped through Southern California, leaving thousands of people displaced and nearly 30 people dead, according to NBC News. But one Altadena family is trying to stay positive after losing it all...especially one...Read more...