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Jay-Z is the best example of how a superstar rap artist changes course and uses his fame to become a shrewd businessman. He's made several smart investments that have led to him becoming one of the wealthiest Black people in the country and one of the few Black billionaires in the world. However, one of his more...Read more...

We don't know who needs to hear this but, in some part of the world, it's 5 p.m. That means it's time to crack open a bottle and say hello to the weekend! As we get further into the holiday season, there's no better time to eat, drink, and be merry!

In addition to losing a rap battle against Kendrick Lamar, on Monday, one Drake's other worst nightmares came true...and it's all thanks to Charlamagne tha God. I'll explain. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

Sci-fi/fantasy universes spark our imaginations and sometimes offer us a glimpse at better worlds. Perhaps that's why Black fans are so captivated by them. Whether it's superheroes, magic or aliens, we love these stories and the worlds they take place in. As Harry Potter" looks to include more diversity into its...Read more...

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When you put some of the most influential Black Americans together at New York City's legendary Apollo Theater, you can guarantee there will be some great style on display. The men who attended this year's The Root 100 Gala did not disappoint. Guys showed up in tailored suits, fly furs, stylish sneakers and more....Read more...

This year was a wild one in politics: there were multiple assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump, Jasmine Crockett caused a stir on the House floor and the Democratic National Convention was a full-fledged party. Here are the most outrageous political moments of 2024.Read more...

Leaving a beautiful mansion with tons of bedrooms, bathrooms and entertainment areas to rot away on acres of land may be surprising to some but pretty common to the folks who can afford those properties.Read more...

We all know the iconic theme song for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" right? The track was one of the reasons the popular 90s television show was beloved by all who watched it.Read more...

There was never a dull moment at this year's Root 100 Awards Show! The event was hosted at the historic Apollo theater, and even from the beginning of the night on the red carpet, you could feel the electric energy in the building.Read more...

As Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continues to fly to the top of the box office, there's a lot of positive chatter about the film and their respective characters. But there's one element of their dynamic that keeps getting overlooked that it's time for us to talk about.Read more...

Trigger warning: this story contains allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.Read more...

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When it comes to awards shows, the only thing better than the ceremony is the red carpet. Okay, if we're truly being honest, you can keep the awards - we really just want to see what people are wearing.Read more...

Although fans are excited that Young Thug has been released from jail, it seems that the rapper himself is not too happy about the conditions of his release.Read more...

Last month, a Black woman was fatally hit by a Houston Police Department vehicle. Now, the officer that was responsible for her death is back on duty - and the victim's family is outraged.Read more...

Tradition has it that when a man and a woman get married, the bride's family bears the responsibility of hosting and paying for the wedding - don't believe us, just ask Martha Stewart. But what happens to that tradition when the bride and the groom happen to be the children of Hollywood megastars?

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Though they've been friends and collaborators for years, Tyler Perry has never had the opportunity to direct Oprah Winfrey. In his new Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight," that moment finally arrives. The Oscar nominee portrays famed civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.Read more...

It's been two years since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida after his seat harness was loosened. Finally, the case surrounding his death has come to a close and at a serious cost of the rollercoaster's company.Read more...

It's not everyday when a fellow icon gets to fangirl over their favorite celebrity couple like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in real life at an event but that's exactly what happened at a recent event in New York City-and who it was just might surprise you.Read more...

Lizzo and her Big Grrrl Big Tour company just won big time after a California court ruled to dismiss several claims made against the singer. Since last year, Lizzo has been faced with much backlash and negative publicity after members from her own touring group filed formal complaints and even lawsuits.Read more...

The Root 100 returned bigger and better than ever on Thursday evening. Once again taking over the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the brightest stars descended upon the iconic space to celebrate the year's most influential Black Americans in music, politics, sports, activism, and more. Here are the best moments...Read more...

A new motion filed by the lawyers for Sean Diddy" Combs makes some pretty lofty allegations against the government which has imprisoned him.Read more...

While it has a global fanbase that spans age, gender, race, religion and language, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" isn't exactly the most diverse and inclusive universe. Yes, there are Black characters in the books, but they didn't get much screen time in the movies.Read more...

Andrew Schulz, the man who felt most offended by Kendrick Lamar's warning to not allow white comedians to mistreat Black women, is now feeling the full power of Black Twitter.Read more...

Last month, an airplane Karen was caught on camera on a United Airlines shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport hurling racist insults at an Indian American family. The verbal attack was directed at photographer Pervez Taufiq, who recorded the entire incident.Read more...

Flavor Flav's Christmas season is not getting off to a great start, as the Public Enemy rapper allegedly endured a sketchy experience at Wednesday (Dec. 4) at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting in New York City.Read more...

Back in 2020, white Wisconsin lawyer Stephanie Rapkin was caught on camera spitting on a Black Lives Matter protester. After it happened, police arrested Rapkin inside her Shorewood home. She wound up serving 60 days in jail for the incident, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Read more...

From the moment they went public with their relationship Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been the subject of non-stop rumors and speculation. When they decided to leave the British Royal family and move to North America in 2020, the trolls and gossip mongers were positive that it would signal the end of their...Read more...

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder after Florida police say a gun deal gone wrong resulted in the death of 19-year-old Griffin Smith. According to police, the incident took place on Dec. 2, 2023, but one year later, police have finally caught their suspect.

A Florida man was finally captured by authorities after a years-long manhunt for the shooter behind the death of an innocent mother.The bombshell tip was that brought the cops to their suspect...? Just a very popular Chinese social media app.Read more...

Kanye West has been caught in the middle of yet another legal dispute. This particular one alleges that more than 10 producers still haven't been paid for their work on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign's two collaboration albums released this year, Vultures 1" and Vultures 2."Read more...

Yesterday, we told you about a viral clip of a young girl going on a path of destruction inside a Walmart store, kicking displays, throwing food items on the floor and breaking glass bottles.

Every time Charlamagne Tha God appears on The View," you know something interesting is probably going to happen. On Wednesday, the radio personality joined the talk show for its Hot Topics" segment and things got a little spicy between him and co-host Whoopi Goldberg.Read more...

Back in May of 2023, a Maryland woman and her mother executed a gruesome scheme to take the life of their own elderly relative. However, one of the suspects is now ordered to be released from jail despite the grisly nature of the crime.Read more...

After spending decades in Hollywood, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson has made a name for himself on the big screen and, surprisingly, in the real estate market as well.Read more...

One thing to know about Cardi B. is if you come for her, she'll come back with receipts! The New York City rapper didn't take too kindly to people calling her broke" after announcing her partnership with a popular fast fashion company. So, she did what she does best....prove the haters wrong.

Yet another white comedian has responded to one of Kendrick Lamar's most discussed lines on his recent surprise album, GNX."Read more...

When Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" was announced as the theme for next year's Met Gala, much of the Black community celebrated the history of the Black dandy finally getting mainstream recognition.

We've always known the value of Black stars at the box office. However, the overwhelming success of Wicked," Gladiator II" and Moana 2," is once again proving it to the rest of the world. Yes, these films are established titles that have built-in fanbases. But we saw how excited fans were to get Denzel Washington...Read more...

With the rough professional blows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis enduredto kick off the month of December, things can only get better from here.Read more...

There's nothing like a good ensemble cast. Whether it's in cult classic shows, beloved movies, or in singing groups-the power of the collective can be truly amazing onscreen or onstage.Read more...

On Tuesday, Walmart released one of their holiday commercials to celebrate the festive season featuring two beloved actors: Larenz Tate and Nia Long. But the reactions to it have not been positive - for reasons you might not expect.Read more...

Imagine being born into a world in the midst of a dangerous climate crisis where a person who used the word bigly" in a sentence is about to be President of the United States for a second time and someone convinced a person to pay more than six million dollars for a banana duct taped to a wall because they called it...Read more...

Although his cannabis company isn't panning out like he wanted it to, Jay-Z is succeeding in other aspects of his life.Read more...

Forget boring speeches from CEOs and faculty members. Grambling State University's Fall 2024 commencement ceremony is going to be one of the hottest tickets in town, as the graduating class will hear some special words of advice from a New Orleans legend.

Some songs have a message so powerful and enduring they become timeless. Few songs in the last ten years fits that description better than Andra Day's Rise Up." The beautiful ballad is an inspiring call to triumph over whatever obstacles are holding you back from reaching the mountaintop.Read more...

A Florida woman has finally learned her fate after a drunken hide-and-seek game with her boyfriend turned into a horrifying, deadly scene.Sarah Boone, 47, was ordered by an Orlando judge Monday to serve a sentence of life in prison for her role in the terrifying events the night of Feb. 24, 2020.Read more...

On Tuesday (Dec. 3), Eric Adams-the indicted mayor of New York City-held a news conference where he took questions from reporters.Read more...