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DJ Unk's death shocked the hip-hop community over the weekend. But just a couple of days after his passing, we're finally learning what led to the Atlanta rapper no longer being with us.Read more...

Florida authorities arrested a Black man who they say was making serious online threats to President Donald J. Trump. However, their concern was whether he was prepared to take those threats off screen and into the streets.Read more...

One Alabama couple is celebrating the arrival of their newborn son who was born in one of the sweetest spots in town. With the help of her partner Keon Mitchell, Sha'nya Bennett delivered their son Dallas in a car outside of a Krispy Kreme store in Dothan, Alabama on January 22, according to WTVY.

If the next four years is anything like the first week of President Donald Trump's second term, then it's time to buckle up... seriously. From banning DEI and birthright citizenship to revoking the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the president has clearly been on a roll, and its...Read more...

Even after his death, O.J. Simpson is still finding himself in legal drama. This time, the former Buffalo Bills player's estate is going after his son, Justin, for refusing to leave the house where Simpson- real name Orenthal James Simpson- spent his final days.Read more...

Vivica A. Fox is getting transparent on exactly how she slimmed down for her role in the legendary film, Kill Bill: Volume 1." And what she said might just surprise you.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...

What is dem white peoples teaching you in history?" My grandmother would ask me that every time the calendar hit January 15 and celebrations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday would start. She would ask it again in February when schools turned their attention Black history.Read more...

Since the shocking release of the tape showing musical mogul Sean Diddy" Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, he's faced a flood of allegations from people who claim to have been victims of Combs' abuse over the years. Now, a new two-part Investigation Discovery docuseries, The Fall of Diddy," which...Read more...

Though Barack Obama's historic presidency feels like a lifetime ago-especially in the age of Donald Trump-it still changed the course of U.S. history. It impacted healthcare in America and Black employment rates for years to come. It also laid the groundwork for a historic presidential run by Hillary Clinton and...Read more...

A new year means there are new rappers ready to show off their talents to Hip-hop fans who were too focused on the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. These new MCs are talented, unique, confident, and willing to take chances with their music. While it may not always fit within the stereotypical definition of what...Read more...

Can we all just agree that Keke Palmer has been doing the damn thing on her One of Them Days" press tour? From her appearance on GMA in Dolce & Gabanna to a visit with the folks at Late Night With Seth Meyers" wearing a vintage John Galliano dress, ya girl has not missed a beat.Read more...

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If the next four years is anything like the first week of President Donald Trump's second term, then it's time to buckle up... seriously. From banning DEI and birthright citizenship to revoking the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the president has clearly been on a roll, and its...Read more...

There's truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it's R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture's best music moments.Read more...

Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict first announced their separation in October 2022, and their divorce was finalized in April 2023. Since then, Mowry has been back on the dating scene, as shown in her TV series Tia Mowry: My Next Act, but there are whispers of a potential romance reuniting the two.Read more...

Since President Donald J. Trump decided to run for the White House again, we've seen the disturbing emergence of Black far-right conservatives who stood proudly behind his concerning beliefs and promises to set us back decades.Read more...

If you thought the mess between rapper Jeezy and his ex-wife Jeannie Mai was going to stay in 2024, then boy, do we have news for you. Unfortunately, it may not be news you're going to like.Read more...

The victim of a viral Karen meltdown finally shared his story, and it's even uglier than it seemed. Turns out the whole thing was a simple misunderstanding but you know, Karens absolutely have to take it there. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Like our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, you may not have wanted to be a guest at now-President Donald Trump's inauguration. But odds are you wouldn't mind being served just a little tea about what former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were talking about while watching Trump take his oath...Read more...

Michael Jordan has the freshest kicks of all time, and it's not even a debate. The fact that singers, rappers, actors, athletes, and sneakerheads still wear them nearly 20 years after Jordan last played in an NBA game speaks to how much people love them.Read more...

In a screenshot posted on Kanye West's Instagram account on Thursday, January 23rd, he shared his billionaire status" after Eton Venture Services confirmed his net worth at $2.77 billion. According to Eton, the valuation is based on his music portfolio and sole ownership of the Yeezy mark."Read more...

Teddy Pendergrass dominated R&B music in the 1970s and 80s. He got his start as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and quickly established himself as a sexy solo artist known to drive the ladies crazy with his smooth baritone voice.Read more...

Big Meech is free. No, we're not referring to the character in 50 Cent's hit television series - we're talking about the real Demetrius Flenory.Read more...

Universal Music Group is not backing down against Drake. More than a week after he filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit, accusing them of heavily promoting Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," the behemoth music company is filing a motion to have it dismissed.Read more...

Trump's unprecedented attack on Black federal employees continues. On Wednesday (Jan. 22), workers received emails that threatened consequences if they did not report on co-workers who work in diversity, equity and inclusion positions that may have gone undetected by the federal government. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

In Jamie Foxx's Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...," the comedian and actor professed last month that he was done dating white women. With rumors of his latest breakup, this declaration may have finally been proven true.Read more...

Architectural Digest may not be the first place you think of when you're thinking about a fun way to pass the time, but that's exactly what it is-especially as it relates to their Open Door series.Read more...

If you've been paying any attention the recent news about Wendy Williams and the puzzling intricacies surrounding her longstanding guardianship and financial struggles, then this news will hopefully bring you some levity. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day may be a national holiday, but it's arguably an even more special day for Meagan Good and her fiance Jonathan Majors given his previous comments about the nature of their relationship. And now Good is backing him up-but don't worry, we'll explain. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

President Donald Trump has made it clear that one of the top priorities of his second term is to roll back workplace initiatives related to the support of diversity, equity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. On January 21, he signed an executive order calling on the heads of government agencies to...Read more...

According to an internal memo, the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered its civil rights division to stop any ongoing leftover litigation from former President Joe Biden's administration. The document, sent bythe department's new chief of staff Chad Mizelle, freezes any activity in the division, which deals with...Read more...

Just days before Grant Ellis, the newest face of The Bachelor" franchise is set to embark on his journey to find love, he's making it clear exactly what he's looking for in a wife and future partner. But folks on social media have plenty to say about what he ought to be looking for instead.Read more...

Riots and tensions have flooded the streets of the United Kingdom after a July 29 stabbing spree claimed the lives of three young girls, ages six to nine, and injured at least ten more.

As expected, President Donald J. Trump has signed a slew of executive orders undoing decades of hard work people had put in to establish equity and protections from discrimination. The latest signature he gave in his rampage against DEI, however took a serious blow to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) of...Read more...

Rap superstar Drake has now listed his Beverly Hills estate for rent for a great deal of money per month. He acquired the property back in 2022 for $75 million, but re-listed it for $88 million over a year later. Drake listed it again last year for the same price, but has now resorted to leasing the mansion. Keep...Read more...

Four years ago, rapper Big Sean and R&B singer Jhene Aiko suffered an incredible loss with the miscarriage of their unborn child. Recently, the rapper opened up about his grieving process and offered some encouraging words to anyone having a similar experience.Read more...

Remember when Sheryl Underwood and Sharon Osbourne got into a heated argument about racism during an episode of The Talk" in 2021? The conversation led to Osbourne leaving the show shortly after, which caused a rift in their relationship.Read more...

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One thing to know about former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is when it comes to his wife, he plays no games! Emhoff had some choice words for the man who snubbed former Vice President Kamala Harris during the Senate swearing-in ceremony. The video of the snub has now gone viral.Read more...

Socialite Lori Harvey has become the first woman to grace Playboy magazine's print issue in five years. The iconic media brand announced Thursday that it was bringing back its print magazine with Harvey as its glittery cover in a glossy video shared to Instagram.Read more...

Less than a week into his first term, President Donald Trump has been on a roll signing more than 20 executive orders and actions on Inauguration Day, according to USA today. And he is showing no signs of slowing down, signing a January 23 executive order calling for the release of files connected to the assassination...Read more...

Things are revving up for rapper A$AP Rocky and his ongoing criminal trial. The Root previously reported the MC, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing serious charges in connection to a 2021 incident in Hollywood where he allegedly shot at a former friend and A$AP mob member.

Not all grandmothers in the Black community are the sweet, candy-carrying, pie-making and sanctified matriarch of the family. Take, for example, this 72-year-old grandmother from Tennessee who police say pulled out a gun to protect her kin.Read more...

So...how many Black men want to be white? I know it's not all. I'm sure it is not the majority. But we gotta ask the question. OK. Let me set some parameters. I am not saying everyone in any group is any one thing. Not all Black men want to be white. Nor do all white people enjoy the same privileges. Yet, we would have...Read more...

On Thursday, the 2025 Oscar nominations were released and veteran actor Colman Domingo found himself among the few who will now be going for the coveted gold come March 2. But that's not the only thing Domingo has to celebrate.Read more...

Trump's unprecedented attack on Black federal employees continues. On Wednesday (Jan. 22), workers received emails that threatened consequences if they did not report on co-workers who work in diversity, equity and inclusion positions that may have gone undetected by the federal government.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey's weight loss journey has played out in the public eye for decades, including her shocking 2003 revelation that she had been losing weight with the help of an undisclosed GLP-1 medication. On the latest episode of The Oprah Podcast," the media mogul sat down with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, an endocrinologist...Read more...

Just two days after pardoning more than 1,500 criminals responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, President Donald Trump approved two more pardons for white officers connected to the killing of Karon Hylton-Brown in Washington, D.C.

Kid Cudi is clearing some misconceptions when it comes to the disturbing home invasion he endured a week ago. The Day n' Nite rapper alarmed his fans when the news got out that an intruder had entered his home (while he wasn't there, thankfully) but that still didn't ease Cudi's mind.Read more...