Fans of Tony! Toni! Tone! and R&B as a whole received the shock of their lives when they learned of the latest news involving lead singer and guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins. Let's just say what's been revealed won't make them feel good."Read more...

Stephen A. Smith was in for a shock during the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Instead of interacting with his team in between quarters,LeBron James walked over to Smith to air out his grievances in front of everyone attending the game.Read more...

A Birmingham, Alabama mother, who went to the hospital for a scheduled C-section, delivered a shocking surprise. Pamela Mann attended a routine OBGYN appointment a few weeks before her baby's due date. At her checkup, technicians estimated the baby's weight as ten pounds - which led her doctor to schedule a C-section...Read more...

In news that can only be described as excuse me, what?" R. Kelly is back in the news again and what he shared might either enrage you or excite you. We'll let you be the judge.Read more...

Nearly two years after Duane Keefe D" Davis was arrested after being indicted for the September 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, the 61-year-old is finally speaking out. Although he's being charged for the murder of the hip-hop legend, he says that he played no part in his fatal shooting.Read more...

Gabrielle Union is walking back her comments about going 50/50 with her former NBA husband Dwyane Wade. And what she said just might spark a necessary conversation between couples.Read more...

There's a new development in the case of the Tampa dentist who was busted by FBI for being behind a series of violent threats. Now, he may be trading his scrubs for an orange jumpsuit.Read more...

America feels more divided than ever. If we weren't already split before last year, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and company have us holding down our sides of the fence even more now. Need proof of the divide..? Just look at video of Trump's speech to Congress on Wednesday (March 5)...the tension was thick.Read more...

They say shoot for the moon but aim for the stars, and for college basketball player Hansel Enmanuel, that describes his entire life story. The 21-year-old has been playing basketball since early childhood, following after his father's footsteps. But now, he's paving his own way on his own terms.Read more...

The flight attendant whose viral video, twerking in the empty aisle of the aircraft, got her in major trouble is now speaking out. Her claim is that she was discriminated against for her urban" dance moves.Read more...

As fans mourn the untimely passing of R&B singer-songwriter Angie Stone, a crowdfunding platform just shut down a phony fundraiser set up in her name. According to TMZ, GoFundMe pulled the plug on a fundraiser claiming to support Stone's legacy. The campaign, which didn't offer details about how the money would be...Read more...

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In the early 2000s, Karrine Steffans was one of the most recognizable faces in hip-hop music videos, appearing in Jay-Z's Hey Papi," Mystikal's Danger" and Ja Rule's Between Me and You." To some, Steffans appeared to be living her best life, rolling in circles with some of the hottest athletes and artists at the...Read more...

Nearly a week after people were worried about the well-being of Birdman, a member of the Hot Boys is clearing up speculation about the Cash Money Records' boss.Read more...

We've all heard it before: President Donald Trump's second term is all about completing his mandate, and to his credit, he's off to a pretty good start. From enacting mass deportations and signing executive orders to undo constitutional rights all the way down to gutting DEI at the federal level and firing thousands...Read more...

With the nation clearly polarized by politics, many Black Americans are wondering where are the leaders who can bring the country together. From Frederick Douglass to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., past Black political thinkers and activists have always rewritten history and reshaped the Black experience in the U.S. But,...Read more...

Just minutes into President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday, March 4, Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green stood up and raised his cane in his direction and shouted out. He was given a warning by House Speaker Mike Johnson - a Louisiana Republican - who told Green to sit down and maintain decorum."Read more...

New York is a place where celebrities blend in with the general public because even with a gang of stylists by their side, the city brings out the inner fashionista in everyone. The People Gallery on TikTok has been capturing the best of New York fashion, and its elite street style is making the city proud. It is a...Read more...

Though rap beefs appeared to have calmed down in 2025, it looks like the spirit of dissing just might get revived thanks to comedian Mike Epps and his recent comments about Shannon Sharpe. And what he said may come as a surprise.Read more...

On Sunday (March 2), the Oscars paid homage to the late, great Quincy Jones by having Queen Latifah sing the iconic Ease on Down The Road" from 1978's The Wiz." Cynthia Erivo performed Home" from the film earlier in the telecast.Read more...

Halle Bailey's son can't help but go viral! In a clip the actress and singer posted to her social media accounts, her 14-month-old son Halo adorably reacts to a scene from one of her biggest movies, bringing her to tears.

Once upon a time, the mere mention of war with the United States could throw the entire world into chaos. But now, the threat of war has found a comfortable place in the everyday lives of Americans as President Donald J. Trump continues to dangle his power over anyone, including our closest allies, that even thinks...Read more...

When George Floyd was killed at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin back in May 2020, it became the catalyst for America to pay attention to the plight of Black people in this country. Not only were Black Lives Matter protests taking place on both national and international levels, the federal...Read more...

It'll be awhile until Ice Cube is stateside due to the natural disaster that is headed toward Australia and other countries in the region. Until then, he'll stay in his hotel room.Read more...

NBA star Anthony Edwards continues to make waves in the news, but it's not because of his amazing basketball prowess. In fact, it's all the drama surrounding him and his relationships with the mothers of his children that are taking centerstage and it's got the internet split.Read more...

Amber Rose is speaking her truth and airing out her feelings in an all new episode of Shannon Sharpe's podcast, Club Shay Shay." And while she spoke on many things, her comments about what she and Kanye West's ex-wife Kim Kardashian and his current wife Bianca Censori have in common are starting to make waves.Read more...

Roy Ayers, The Godfather of Neo-Soul," passed away at the age of 84 after battling a long illness." His music inspired a generation of R&B, jazz, and hip-hop artists.Read more...

Last year, The Root reported on the University of Kentucky student who was jailed for a year for assault and calling a Black classmate the N-word more than 200 times. Now, just four months into her sentence, Sophia Rosing has asked a judge to allow her to walk free on probation.Read more...

If the idea of 74-year-old Bill Murray getting up close and personal with 45-year-old Kelis left you with lots of questions, you were not alone. In 2023, reports linked the pair in a relationship that none of us could make sense of. And as photos of the pair out together circulated, things got even more confusing.Read more...

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A Detroit police officer just got exposed for sharing inappropriate messages with his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Now, he could mess around and go to prison.Read more...

In her new lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan," that premiered on Netflix on March 4th, Meghan Markle, or excuse me, Meghan Sussex, as she corrects Mindy Kaling in the show, spends time giving hosting, baking, cooking, and even candle making tips. It's the type of show that a person could watch on a Sunday afternoon...Read more...

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If you were already worried about the rising cost of, well, everything...you probably don't feel any better after listening to President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress - especially the part when he admitted that his newly imposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico could cause us to feel some pain."Read more...

The remains of hundreds of Black tenant farmers from a former Virginia tobacco plantation will be moved to a dedicated burial ground. The descendants of those buried have spoken out about the decision for the graves to be moved in order to accommodate an industrial park.Read more...

LeBron James may be a megastar when it comes to the NBA, as evidenced by his recent feat of becoming the first player to ever score 500,000 points in a career. But it looks like the basketball player just might also be the king of real estate if you consider his massive portfolio. Thankfully for you, we've got a...Read more...

Despite likely having money for days, T-Pain is still willing to cut costs in certain parts of his life, specifically traveling domestically. Although he could afford to take private jets, the Grammy award-winning singer prefers to save money flying commercially.Read more...

With all the talks of mass deportations and violence towards immigrants, it begs the question of how exactly the country got into this position. Migrants were once viewed as the backbone of the nation, and now- thanks to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement- the conversation surrounding immigration has been...Read more...

It's March, which means it's once again time for madness in college basketball. And if you're a fan of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team and its coach, Dawn Staley, it's time for more whining about how her team wins simply because it has all of the best players.Read more...

Since Trump was sworn into office again, it has been a scary and dangerous time for Black folks. We have felt completely alone-and The Root has written several stories asking where are our leaders to stand in opposition to the Republican party. Last night, we found at least one.Read more...

The House chamber exploded in cheers after a heart warming surprise during President Donald J. Trump's first joint address to Congress. Devarjaye DJ" Daniel, a 13-year-old in the audience diagnosed with brain cancer, was honored with a one-of-a-kind distinction.Read more...

Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. According to his Instagram, Turner was inside the Capitol just before President Donald Trump took the stage for his first joint address to Congress.Read more...

There's never a dull moment in Florida - especially considering the latest alleged robbery of nearly a million dollars worth of jewelry. However, police say their suspect tried to hide the bling in an odd place.Read more...

The internet is working overtime trying to make sense of a now-viral photo of former Major League Baseball heavy-hitter, Sammy Sosa. The picture, viewed nearly 3 million times, was posted on X by @RickNunley60. And although it was taken on March 1 at the Chicago Cubs spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona, some...Read more...

Sheryl Lee Ralph is making waves on social media thanks to her hot take about how to win an Oscar. And while some folks see the merit in her stance, others are having a hard time agreeing with the veteran actress.Read more...

The Paradise season finale exceeded my expectations. It wrapped up the mystery of who killed the President in a surprising way. Samantha Redmond (code name Sinatra), the main villain of the show, paid for her wrongdoing in the worse possible way. (Legit, her being shot in the throat and kept alive in a semi-vegetative...Read more...

A Missouri jury came back with a decision in the case of a man accused of assault from an incident during his son's football practice. His offense? Police say he grew so frustrated with the coach, he pulled out a gun.Read more...

What started out as a simple date night for couple Common and Jennifer Hudson on Tuesday unfortunately turned into an ordeal they'll no doubt be talking about for the next few days. And once you see the video, you'll understand why.Read more...

Welp, it's time to add to the long list of politicians taking a stand against President Donald J. Trump. Texas Rep. Al Green sent off groaning boos" from republicans and mild cheers from democrats following a shocking demonstration at the Capitol last night (March 4).Read more...

Less than two months after his inauguration, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress last night for his first major speech of his second term in office. Trump's 100-minute speech broke the record as the longest by any President in history. But while he spent most of the time patting himself on the...Read more...