The Root

The recent beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake took over the hip-hop world. Fans and artists took sides, while legends commented on the effect the back and forth diss tracks had on the industry. While the rivals boosted sales and attention for hip-hop, was it actually good for the genre?

The latest crime documentary to take the internet by storm stems from the killing of a woman and her friend by a well-known TikTok influencer. As he awaits sentencing on a murder conviction, let's sift through the grisly details the documentary highlighted.

It's ridiculous that we have to keep saying this, but white people absolutely cannot say the N-word. It doesn't matter how many Black friends and family you have. We don't care if you're just singing along with a song, or quoting your favorite movie. Even if you're saying how awful you think the word is, there are no...Read more...

It's no secret that Oprah Winfrey has struggled with her weight in the spotlight for decades. But on the June 25 episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show" podcast, the Queen of Media opened up like never before about her very public battle and the incredible aha" moment she had in 2023.

When you see that a couple adopted five Black children out of the kindness of their hearts, one may assume that they are good people who genuinely care about the well-being of kids. Allegedly, this couple doesn't fit that bill.Read more...

During his failed attempt to court Black voters at a church event in Detroit last week, former President Donald Trump was backed by several Black Republicans as well as rapper Sada Baby (born Casada Sorrell). Outside of the 180 Church in Detroit, Sorrell eagerly encouraged people to vote for Trump.Read more...

After capturing the suspect in the murder of a married Ohio father of three, police managed to let their alleged killer slip out of their grip - out of custody, specifically.

We've had a lot of questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe lately, but our most persistent ones center around a return to Wakanda. We want to know when we're going back to the African superpower. Will that be in Black Panther 3," or will it be in the next Avengers" films? Other than confirming his desire to...Read more...

Jools TV," a YouTube channel started by Chicago-based couple Justin and Patrice Brim, successfully fills a void when it comes to Black children and educational programming. An acronym for the Js Of Our Lives,' the channel was created after the loss of their oldest son, JJ.Read more...

An Atlanta family retained civil rights representation in possible legal action against a Douglas County sheriff's deputy. Why? They claim instead of aiming for a carjacking suspect, the officer shot their 5-year-old.

It's very normal to hear ESPN anchor Stephen A. Smith going off about certain people, places and things on a regular basis. But it's a breath of fresh air when he does so a well-deserving subject.

Outside of Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast, the biggest winner from the rap battle of the century was Metro Boomin. When Drake told the talented producer to shut up and make some drums," Metro did just that and created the most popular diss of the year outside of DJ Mustard's Not Like Us."Read more...

North Las Vegas police finally tracked down the suspect behind the sudden killings of five people and critical injury of one teenage girl Monday evening. Authorities say the suspect in question cracked under pressure afterbeing cornered by the cops.

We've all rejoiced in watching Jamie Foxx's recovery from his medical complication." His return to host Beat Shazam" alongside his daughter, Corinne Foxx, has been beautiful and inspiring. She's been by her dad's side throughout his health issues, so she knows better than anyone how hard he's worked to get back to...Read more...

One thing we know about Karensis that they will get angry at you even if you're doing a noble thing. Just look at this white woman in San Diego who called the authorities on a Black woman who was hosting a Feed the Homeless event.Read more...

Kenya Moore has left the building. According to various outlets, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star has officially left the series, leaving in the middle of what is set to be the 16th season of the beloved franchise.Read more...

Oprah Winfrey, Tracey Morgan and Sheryl Underwood are just a few of the celebrities who have raved about how semaglutides like Wegovy and Ozempic have helped them in their weight loss journeys.Read more...

Monday evening, Anne Arundel County police launched a manhunt for a shooting suspect after a local boxing champ was found shot to death in his home. In under 24 hours, they caught their suspect: the next door neighbor who allegedly had a history of threatening the boxer.

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As the 7 Days of Rage" in Kenya continues to go on in response to a recently passed tax hike as a part of the Finance Bill 2024 that prompted outrage from Kenyans, former President Barack Obama's half-sister and activist Auma Obama was unfortunately caught in the crossfire.Read more...

After dominating the 2023-24 awards season, Hulu's The Bear" is returning for its highly-anticipated season 3. In case you haven't binged it yet, the show follows the eclectic mix of characters behind the success of sandwich shop turned fine dining restaurant, The Bear. The crew constantly struggles to balance the...Read more...

Life comes at you fast. Less than a week after JJ Redick was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Black woman on social media accused the former NBA sharpshooter of calling her the N-word while he was in college.Read more...

Conservatives (read: racists) have spent a considerable amount of energy working to take down the Fearless Fund over its simple premise: To raise capital for business run by Black women - one of the most underrepresented and marginalized demographics in corporate America.Read more...

They don't call her Big Latto" for no reason. This past weekend, Atlanta rapper Latto, made big history as the first woman to ever headline Birthday Bash in her hometown.Read more...

With the 2024 BET Awards just days away, The Root thought it would be a perfect time to look back at some of the iconic moments from the show that fans are still talking about to this day. We're talking jaw-dropping performances, emotional tributes, and incredible speeches. We have it all! So let's get things started...Read more...

As summer officially begins, we'll all be looking for fun, air conditioned ways to enjoy the season. That means it's time to head to the movie theater for new entries in popular franchises, highly anticipated video game adaptations, and compelling dramas. To help you get the most out of your moviegoing experience,...Read more...

Ryan Nichols, the 20-year-old white man who prosecutors accused of fatally shooting a Black man in Jacksonville near a dumpster in 2023, was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week. Daniel DeGuardia, 19, and Holden Dodson, 22, were charged with accessory after the fact.Read more...

Pharrell is back at it. After an incredible Louis Vuitton runway show in Paris last year that saw nearly all of Black Hollywood showing out in support, the legendary producer and designer did it again this year.Read more...

Vivica A. Fox is celebrating her 60th birthday, which seems impossible because she looks like she hasn't aged since Set It Off." Most people would feel some type of way about such a big milestone birthday, but the Two Can Play That Game" actress isn't worried about turning 60. She's in a really great place and is...Read more...

It's no secret that Tina Knowles loves her family. Her social media footprint is full of pictures and words of love and support for her children and grandchildren. Now, just in time for Father's Day, Knowles showed a little of that love to the man she calls, Daddy."

Who would've thought that a ring created by Tupac Shakur in 1996 would be the source of such deep contention nearly 30 years later? However, due to the parties involved and their outward dislike of each other, it's been one of the most talked about topics in music over the past two months.Read more...

Updated as of June 25, 2024 at 10a.m. PT: It seems like the messy divorce between Teyana Taylor and NBA star Iman Shumpert may finally be over.Read more...

Following the fatal shooting of a woman, a Florida mother is headed to prison on manslaughter charges. But police allege that her 10-year-old daughter is the one who pulled the trigger.

If you're not familiar with the inner workings of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, you may not know that it's actually quite an extensive process to get a star on the Los Angeles landmark. In addition to a successful career, nominees must be approved by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, agree to attend the ceremony and...Read more...

Three families are mourning the loss of young fathers who drowned Friday night while vacationing in Florida. The swimmers were caught up in a rip current tide in the Gulf of Mexico and even though they were individually rescued, they ultimately died at the hospitals they were transported to.Read more...

Mustard, the producer behind Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," is breaking down just how he produced one of the year's biggest hits.Read more...

Johnnie Davis' wedding day was supposed to be one of the happiest days of her life. The Omaha, Nebraska woman describes her husband, Toraze, as charming, funny and a hard worker," and she said he wanted to make the day they said, I do," a day they would always remember.

When Amara Harris was a junior at Naperville High School in 2019, she realized that she had lost her airpods. As a result, she went back to the table in the area where students get together before class.

A few days ago, The Root reported on Christina J. Peterson, an Atlanta-area judge who was arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting an officer while at a nightclub.

The evolution of hip-hop's relationship with Donald Trump has all the sinister plot twists of Get Out. Once upon a time, Trump was hip-hop's gold-plated mascot of wealth. But as his true colors started to run-much like Giuliani's hair dye in a heat wave-the Culture began to perceive Trump as a great instigator of...Read more...

Christopher Williams is setting the record straight about all this sex-with-Diddy mess. The singer recently appeared on Willie D Live," where he opened up about various rumors throughout his career - specifically addressing and denying allegations by singer Jaguar Wright that he engaged in sexual activities with Sean...Read more...

Though it's bee, fourscore and fifty-leven years since fans first got excited over the prospects of a fourth installment of the beloved Friday" franchise starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker-it looks like there may finally be some upward movement.Read more...

Hating on Drake and his entire persona is extremely popular right now and there is only one person to thank, Kendrick Lamar.

Have you heard of Terrance Shannon Jr.? Last college basketball season, he was one of the country's best players for the University of Illinois. But his incredible talent on the court was overshadowed by a rape case that was looming over him for half of the season.Read more...

A family is mourning the death of a couple from Maryland who died during a trip of a lifetime - and now they are pleading with the government of Saudi Arabia to help them find where their loved ones are buried.Read more...

William is a self taught chef who uses TikTok to post food recipes ranging from quesadillas to Japanese sponge cakes. The 12-year-old chef has almost 1 million followers on his TikTok page Cooking With William and even received praise from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.Read more...

Despite detractors and naysayers, Will Smith is having a moment-again. Unlike a couple years ago when that moment was mired in controversy thanks to the slap heard around the world," this time around Smith is back in the spotlight for more positive things.Read more...

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, fashion and sports collided at Vogue World. The star-studded runway show featured actors, musicians and athletes celebrating the history of French fashion. With such an eclectic mix of famous faces in the house, you know we had to check out all the Black Excellence on display. With...Read more...

A video has resurfaced of a violent arrest involving a Black woman and a Manchester, Ga. police officer. Upon the investigation into the incident, it seems this is just the latest bit of trouble this cop has been involved in.

Quincy Wilson, in, in many ways, just like other 16-year-olds. He is still getting straight As and doesn't exactly know when he'll get his driver's license though it's on his list of things to do. Unlike his peers, however, Wilson is out here crushing records on his way to becoming an Olympian.Read more...