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Jay-Z has had a pretty rough week with the sexual assault allegations he's had to weather. But even though he and the fam seem to be throwing up a united front in celebration of Blue Ivy's silver screen debut on Mufasa," the Beyhivye is losing its mind wondering what Beyonce is thinking. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

When O.J. Simpson died in April, he left an insane amount of debt for his estate and attorneys to handle. The NFL Hall of Famer owes more than $33.5 million, stemming from the 1997 wrongful death lawsuit, where he was found liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.Read more...

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, real name Durk Devontay Banks, just got more bad news as he sits behind bars for allegedly hiring people to murder a rival rapper in Los Angeles. The rapper was already facing serious charges for the murder-for-hire plot against Georgia rapper Quando Rondo, but now, it seems even more charges...Read more...

Brazil has the largest Black population outside of Africa, so when one biracial woman thought she could get away with continuous racism, the federal government made an example out of her.

After a video of a Georgia middle school teacher throwing a student across the classroom was published to social media, we now know what came of him. However, the outcome was not the justice the boy's mother had hoped for.Read more...

Jay-Z has had a pretty rough week with the sexual assault allegations he's had to weather. But even though he and the fam seem to be throwing up a united front in celebration of Blue Ivy's silver screen debut on Mufasa," the Beyhivye is losing its mind wondering what Beyonce is thinking.Read more...

The real estate market can be unpredictable, just ask Michael Jordan. After 12 years and multiple price drops, his Chicago mansion has sold for $9.5 million. According to cllct, the property was originally listed in 2012 for $29 million, then dropped to $14.855 million in 2015. It features an indoor basketball court,...Read more...

While everyone is (rightfully) discussing Denzel's performance in Gladiator II," here at The Root we're going to make sure to highlight the others in the Washington family who are making moves in Hollywood. We are learning more about Denzel and Pauletta's sons John David and Malcolm as they promote The Piano...Read more...

It seems the legal battle between Cardi B. and YouTuber Tasha K continues to ping pong back and forth-but this latest update just might expedite its finish.Read more...

Two years ago, a University of Mississippi student mysteriously disappeared from campus. Police identified the suspect behind his vanishing as a former student. However, the trial jury had an issue deciding if the suspect wasn't just a kidnapper, but a killer.Read more...

You might think Blue Ivy's appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King" is the only people are talking about these days. But there's another star of the highly-anticipated film who's getting plenty of buzz of his own - Aaron Pierre, the British actor who voices Mufasa in the film.

WNBA rookie star Caitlin Clark made waves when she was named Time's Athlete of the Year and addressed the privilege" she's received during her breakout season. While some sports fans felt Simone Biles would've been a better choice, others were extremely upset that she acknowledged the idea that she's treated...Read more...

Nearly one month after famed boxer Mike Tyson took to the ring one last time to fight Jake Paul for one of Netflix's most watched events, he's coming clean about just how he was feeling during those tense moments. And what he said just might come as an unfortunate surprise.Read more...

If you've never heard of Art Basel, this is your sign to change that! The global art fair in Miami connects art lovers while giving galleries and artists the chance to showcase their work to the world. This year's must-attend affair was full of events, parties, and jaw-dropping art that everyone should take note of.

Controversy struck President Joe Biden when he pardoned his son, Hunter, this month. Less than two weeks later, Biden made history commuting 1,500 people's sentences and pardoning 39 non-violent convicts in a single day. Now, all eyes are on the Biden Administration to see what he'll do next before his time runs out...Read more...

Because of systemic racism and discriminatory practices, Black people are disproportionately performing invisible work - unpaid labor, tasks, and responsibilities at home and the workplace that are not compensated or recognized as valuable or essential in our society. Black people also have an additional burden to...Read more...

As the shocking and recent rape lawsuit lobbed against Jay-Z continues to play out in the court of public opinion, many are wondering if and when the rapper and his ties to the NFL will be severed-if at all.Read more...

It's not surprising that Jay-Z's latest legal issues has gotten people talking and the latest person to enter the conversation-ex-girlfriend Carmen Bryan-appears to be choosing sides.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is facing new lawsuits filed by three male anonymous plaintiffs accusing the rap mogul of sexual assault. The allegations eerily parallel the other lawsuits that have come before him.Read more...

Nineteen-year-old Braylen Kizzee is a college freshman who plays football at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas. The college student also dreams to follow in his father's footsteps in law enforcement, but a Dec. 3 incident with police has left a sour taste in his mouth.

With a little extra time off and more guests in your home, you may be looking for fresh entertainment to enjoy. Obviously, there's no shortage of streaming services to choose from, but navigating overstuffed home pages can be overwhelming. Endlessly scrolling through movies and TV series is headache inducing. To save...Read more...

Since 1970, Art Basel has been the place for artists, gallery owners and art enthusiasts with deep pockets to see and be seen.

During a time when Blue Ivy Carter should be celebrating her big premiere for Mufasa: The Lion King," she's unfortunately having to deal with online detractors who've taken issue with how she decided to show up for the momentous occasion. And it's time we talk about it.Read more...

Remy Ma and Papoose are letting the whole world into the messiness of their relationship by going after each other in public.Read more...

A North Carolina HBCU just received a multi-million dollar loan that will help it keep its doors open. But some are concerned that the help, while needed, comes at much too high a cost.

Here we go again... President-elect Donald J. Trump has been named TIME Magazine's Person of the Year for the second time. He joins former presidents like Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton for the double honor. Unsurprisingly, Black Twitter isn't really feeling it.Read more...

A Texas family was robbed of their chance to spend the holidays with their elderly relative after an alleged attack left him with fatal injuries. The family said what the alleged attacker did to him wasn't even human."Read more...

Despite the seriousness of the allegations against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy" Combs in a new lawsuit filed over the weekend, 50 Cent seems to be the figure enjoying the controversy these moguls have found themselves in the most.Read more...

Jennifer Lopez might find herself in the same boiling hot water as her ex-boyfriend, Sean Diddy" Combs, and Shawn Jay-Z" Carter after the singer was caught on camera fighting with Diddy on the same night of the alleged rape.Read more...

This year provided an exciting season for WNBA fans. A big factor in the league's crossover success was the popularity of rookie Caitlin Clark. However, for longtime fans of the sport, it was a double-edged sword, as her presence brought more eyeballs to the product, but not all those eyeballs were respectful toward...Read more...

For a whole year, the family of a 20-year-old Black man awaited the prosecution of the Georgia cop who fatally shot him. The officer finally learned his fate... and it ain't prison time.Read more...

In the last weeks of his presidency, President Joe Biden has fulfilled his campaign promise to make the federal judiciary more diverse. The president has made history by appointing 40 Black women judges, according to data courtesy of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.Read more...

This is why there is no sports show quite like Inside the NBA." The hosts of the show say whatever's on their mind, whether it's relating to the NBA or anything else going on in the world.Read more...

The Kansas City, Mo. woman who was arrested after telling the police she accidentally placed her infant child into an oven instead of its crib months ago is now facing a new, much more serious charge in connection to the incident.Read more...

On the latest episode of Counsel Culture," Nick Cannon and Dr. Umar Ifatunde Johnson-a Pan-Africanist-delved into Cannon's approach to fatherhood and if he wants his children to follow his lead.Read more...

Since the early 1960s, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) have been one of the most iconic cheerleading teams in professional sports, known for beautiful, talented dancers who are almost always white.

Meagan Good is known for her iconic movie roles, but when it's time to go home, the actress told EBONY Magazine she finds solace in her LA sanctuary."

Amanda Seales certainly knows how to find controversy. Fresh off the internet taking issue with her comments about NeNe Leakes, the actress/comedian is now dealing with reports that her show was canceled.Read more...

People who were once close associates of Jay-Z are now reacting to the serious allegations against the hip-hop mogul. The latest to do so is rapper and former collaborator Foxy Brown. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

What should be a simple trip to your local Target or CVS can be a pain in the ass these days when everything from body wash to aspirin to baby formula is locked up like the Crown Jewels behind the register for theft prevention." But what happens when the police are the ones who have the sticky fingers?

Last month, one of the 100-plus plaintiffs suing rapper Sean Diddy" Combs filed a lawsuit alleging the mogul sexually assaulted him at one of his critically acclaimed White Parties." For the first time since the filing, the plaintiff spoke out about the incident.Read more...

With Luigi Mangione officially in custody, everyone is trying to figure out exactly who the 26-year-old alleged shooter is and what led him to murder the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in broad daylight.

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Black folks: President-elect Donald Trump has made his agenda for America clear for his upcoming term with Project 2025. While things were bad for us his first presidency, things are only going to get much worse-and we should all be on edge.Read more...

It's no secret that actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has had a romantic history involving white women, but it seems he may be ready to turn a new leaf and go back to his roots.Read more...

People who were once close associates of Jay-Z are now reacting to the serious allegations against the hip-hop mogul. The latest to do so is rapper and former collaborator Foxy Brown.Read more...

Earlier this year, a Black defendant went viral for vaulting himself above a Las Vegas judge's bench after receiving a disappointing ruling. Now, we know what his punishment will be in addition to the crimes he was already being prosecuted for.Read more...

The fallout from the Jay-Z allegations continues to rock the world and Black internet at large. Since the rapper was named in a bombshell rape lawsuit on Sunday night, it seems like everyone is taking to their favorite social media platform (TikTok) to share their opinions, perspectives, and thoughts on Jay, from why...Read more...

In his new Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was," the multi-hyphenate entertainer reveals personal details about his 2023 medical complication." The Oscar winner explained that he had a brain bleed which led to a stroke.Read more...