The Root

What do you get when you combine Bow Wow, Trey Songz, Omarion, Rick Ross, Bobby Valentino, Plies and more all on one stage? You get the 2025 Millennium Tour that's currently taking over stadiums and social media!

The third season of The White Lotus" has come to an end, and naturally, the internet has thoughts, specifically on the finale's handling of its sole Black main character, Belinda.

Just two weeks ago, Marvin Sapp was the topic of church controversy for trapping a congregation until they each made a $20 donation ($100 for those on stage) until $40,000 was raised. And now, another round of religious discourse has started after a video of Asian gospel singers went viral on TikTok and landed on...Read more...

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department just made a major breakthrough in a decades-old cold case involving the mysterious homicide of a Black woman. Though they are still far from locating the woman's killer, new information answers a major question in the case.Read more...

Although Flavor Flav is known for his outgoing and hype personality, he often showcases his vulnerable side. One of those candid moments was when he shared a heartbreaking announcement with his social media followers.Read more...

If you're a student, being sent to the principal's office is the ultimate punishment in school. But at one Florida middle school, the principal is the one preparing to be punished after a run-in with the police at a local Walmart. Gregory Lewis, the principal at Bok Academy North, located in Lake Wales, was busted...Read more...

With beauty, brilliance, and brains, these Spelman College pageant contestants indeed have it all. It's pageant season at Atlanta's Spelman College, and folks online just can't get enough. Several competitions are currently ongoing at the HBCU, including Miss Black and Gold, Miss Afrolatinidad, and the Miss Spelman...Read more...

As the federal sex crime trial for Sean Diddy" Combs rapidly approaches, there is much speculation about what evidence is going to be produced against the rapper. However, we're more interested in who is going to take the stand against him. We may have one confirmed witness and it's a bombshell.Read more...

Millions of people sent a message to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on April 5 as part of the Hands Off! Day of Action organized in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration, including sweeping tariffs and massive cuts to federal agencies. According to reporting from CNN, over 1,400 Hands Off!"...Read more...

Marvin Sapp may never live down the infamous video of him telling church ushers to close to the doors" until they donated $40,000. Now, Kirk Franklin has joined in on the jokes.Read more...

Michelle Williams is opening up about a truly hilarious and truly disgusting ordeal she recently experienced on an airplane. And once we tell you what happened you'll understand exactly why the internet is going off about it.Read more...

Trigger warning: This article contains vivid descriptions of sexual assault.Read more...

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The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone a martyr before the age of 40.Read more...

Amid his wild social media rants, troubles with his wife, and his controversial albums, Kanye West is taking a financial loss.Read more...

A Detroit mother claimed in a lawsuit last Fall that her and her 2-year-old were the victims of a horrifying police interaction. Upon her demand for justice, the city finally gave a response to the suit but don't hold your breath, it's quite underwhelming.Read more...

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In five seasons in the role of Gina on the hit 1990s FOX comedy series Martin," and five seasons as Jay Kyle on the 2000s comedy My Wife and Kids," Tisha Campbell will forever be a part of Black culture. So you can imagine how shocked (and probably a little ashamed) she was when she gave her sons, 23-year-old Xen...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...

A small Black boy is going viral on TikTok for being the most beautiful in the world." So beautiful in fact, that many people think he's not even real, but a product of AI generation. But he is in fact very real.Read more...

President Obama calls out what we already know: double standards are inevitable, even on the presidential level. It's clear that when Black leaders lead boldly, they're labeled dangerous; when white leaders sow chaos, it's business as usual. If you are Black, you know there are unforeseen rules governing decisions,...Read more...

Is there really any woman that can withstand the extreme sex appeal of Usher? While the answer may be debatable, there's one woman who recently gave in to all the singer's sensual aura during a concert in London and the internet can't get over the steamy moment!Read more...

No way, mayne. Terrence Howard has a thing or two... or three, or four to say about the dark side of Hollywood and folks are in an uproar. The 56-year-old appeared on the PBD Podcast" in an interview published Friday, April 3. During his sit down with host Patrick Bet-David, Howard spoke out about famous men who lost...Read more...

A Texas teenager who has spent most of his life in the foster care system is using a delicious hobby to help him cope as he waits to find a forever family he can call his own. Born in California, 14-year-old Enoch was placed in the foster care system at age 3. At age 5, he was adopted by a family who moved Enoch to...Read more...

Even in his 63 years of life, there are members of Laurence Fishburne's family that the veteran actor hasn't met. At least, until now.Read more...

The power of social media is strong. Even though a Black Georgia college student received a solid amount of money in a scholarship from Chick-fil-A, many people noticed it was less than other recipients. Instead of complaining, folks got proactive and came to her support. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

As rumors continue to swirl about the marriage status between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, their latest move isn't doing well to quell all the negativity. But it might make the next homeowner very happy.Read more...

Kanye West is continuing to make waves on social media thanks to his recent and wide-ranging interview with DJ Akademiks. But now it looks like his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has gotten caught up in the madness. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

A Connecticut dance mom is furious by how her biracial daughter was treated by a coach at a dance competition. And as she shares her frustration with the teacher and the studio on social media, a now-viral video of the exchange has thousands of other people just as heated. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

In his latest attempt to rid the country of diversity, equity, and inclusion- and as many Americans believe, even strip away Black history- President Donald Trump announced plans to target federal funding for the Smithsonian, forcing folks to question why he's taken an interest in the National Museum of African...Read more...

After a routine traffic stop took a shocking turn, one Michigan police officer has been exposed for alleged use of excessive force on multiple occasions. Lt. Matthew Furman is now facing a civil lawsuit over a July incident, but this isn't the first time his policing has been called into question. - Phenix S Halley Rea...Read more...

Stevie Wonder lost his sight shortly after birth when he was born six weeks prematurely in May 1950 with retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disorder caused by abnormal blood vessels throughout the retina. Receiving too much oxygen in the incubator likely worsened the condition for the tiny baby, leaving [Wonder]...Read more...

Onijah Robinson, better known as the Queen of Pakistan," is back in the States after being out of the country for nearly six months. Now, she's the talk of social media, as she settles back into life as a New Yorker.Read more...

You'd be quick to think once you make it big, all your financial stresses go away... but nope! In fact, these celebrities prove there's quite a bit of truth in what the late Notorious B.I.G said: Mo Money Mo Problems."Read more...

Lizzo is in some hot water after making comments about a certain pop star, but does she have a point? That's what the internet is currently debating as a clip from the singer's latest appearance on a podcast goes viral online.

Throughout the 2024 Presidential campaign, we heard plenty of warnings about how bad another four years of Donald Trump as President would be for the United States. But no one warned us as loudly as his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.Read more...

Aside from his war on DEI programs, President Donald Trump has also taken aim at something else we're not sure he knows much about: tariffs. Now that he's launched a trading war on China, one of our biggest trading partners, the country responded with their own strategy.Read more...

Throughout the history of Black music, we've loved songs with lyrics that have left us with more questions than answers. Like, who exactly is Billie Jean and is the kid really not Michael Jackson's son? And who is the guy that Biz Markie's love interest told him was just a friend'?Read more...

A beautiful bonding moment between a father and son turned into a catastrophe. Even sadder is that it was all caught on camera.Read more...

As if Sean Diddy" Combs needed another lawsuit thrown his way, that's exactly what he got on Thursday (April 3). But unlike previous suits, this one appears to involve some of the most high-profile names yet.Read more...

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport passengers received some free in-house entertainment to go with their boarding passes last week. But how entertaining it all actually was is in question.Read more...

Three former teachers in Texas were accused of swapping out their lesson plan for a disabled student with an activity that seemed more like a cruel and unusual punishment. Now, they're in bigger trouble than just losing their teaching gigs.Read more...

Bozoma Saint John isn't just a marketing executive, author and Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, she's a style maven who is known for her colorful fits. Saint John recently opened her Los Angeles home to the folks at Open House TV and showed viewers that she also has a knack for interior design.Read more...

The power of social media is strong. Even though a Black Georgia college student received a solid amount of money in a scholarship from Chick-fil-A, many people noticed it was less than other recipients. Instead of complaining, folks got proactive and came to her support.Read more...

Though it's only been five months since Young Thug was able to walk away a free man after his YSL RICO trial in Georgia concluded in November 2024, it appears he might actually have to serve some time behind bars-if prosecutors get there way. And once you find out why they're pushing for prison time, you'll more than...Read more...

A study from Pew Research found that 79 percent of Black men are married to Black women. However, there's a stigma that Black men tend to gravitate toward putting a ring on non-Black women. That stigma is even bigger for Black men in professional sports.Read more...

What is The Matrix" without Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus? Well, we found out back in 2021's The Matrix: Resurrections." Despite other stars like Keanu Reaves and Carrie-Anne Moss returning and reprising their roles in the fourth film in the franchise, Laurence Fishburne, who played and helped shape the iconic role...Read more...

Michelle Obama just spilled some major tea regarding the early days of her relationship with her husband, President Barack Obama. As we previously reported, Michelle's podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson" has been a hit since it launched earlier this year, going viral almost weekly as their frank...Read more...

Actor and self-admitted and criminally-charged abuser Jonathan Majors wants to make a Hollywood comeback.But before we unpack that, here's a game of three things can be true, and one thing still doesn't change that."Read more...

During another episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe's weekly podcast where he interviews celebrities, dropped with Damon Wayans. During the episode, Wayans spoke about his family, fame, and his start in comedy. But it's when Wayans came to Kanye West's defense that has the internet talking.Read more...