The Root

This week, the family of Tito Jackson celebrated the life of the Jackson 5 singer through a large funeral service. The memorial was finally held Monday (Nov. 4) after the 70-year-old died on Sept. 15 of a heart attack while driving to Oklahoma from New Mexico, according to The New York Times.Read more...

To say Joel Embiid's 2024-25 NBA season has been controversial would be an understatement. The Philadelphia 76ers star has already received a technical foul, been involved in an investigation and suspended for three games. And did we mention he hasn't played a single minute of basketball yet?Read more...

Gayle King is sharing her thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion amid social reactions to the rapper's recent admission to lying to about sleeping with Tory Lanez.

The entire country was on the edge of its seat, biting fingernails and watching the shocking results roll in from each state. And now, the people have elected former President Donald Trump back into office for a second term. Although many Harris supporters were certain she'd claim victory, Jason Nichols, a senior...Read more...

It's official, Donald Trump is the President-Elect of the United States. This means everyone from every corner of the country has some thoughts on it, especially those in the hip-hop community that has admired Trump for decades. As such, here are some reactions to Trump's victory in the hip-hop world.Read more...

Trump's latest presidential victory has sent shockwaves through Black America and for good reason. The Heritage Foundation outlined their plans for his administration with Project 2025, an extreme far-right Christian agenda. Here are the five reasons why Black folks should be worried about what Trump will do next.Read more...

More than 80 percent of Black Americans voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, which might be why so many of us woke up feeling numb and betrayed. In this modern-era, the way Black folk express ourselves is to jump on social media. And this particular Tiktok user's funny response reflects just how so many African...Read more...

Donald Trump has secured a second presidential term and will most likely enact Project 2025, a 920-page policy document devised by the conservative Heritage Foundation that outlines a far-right Christian agenda. The plan will dismantle educational opportunities for Black people, go after LGBTQ+ protections, cut...Read more...

To frame the very reality that Donald Trump just beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the election last night: In a 2015 conversation with astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, former president Bill Clinton described his use of a rock brought back from the moon landing in 1969 to keep perspective.Read more...

More than 80 percent of Black Americans voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, which might be why so many of us woke up feeling numb and betrayed. In modern fashion, Black folks took to social media to express their frustrations, and one Tiktok user's response perfectly summed up how so many African Americans feel...Read more...

A Texas singer was sat down at an autograph signing table following her performance at a Dallas performing arts school. Surrounded by tons of people, an audience member walked up to the table but not with a picture or trinket to sign. The individual came with a handgun.Read more...

After 40 years of marriage, famous TV judge Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Reese shocked everyone when it was revealed they were headed for a divorce earlier this summer. But now-it looks like the tables have turned for the better.Read more...

Gucci Mane is not having a great year. Not only has he dropped almost everyone from his label, but now the veteran Atlanta rapper is being accused of some serious crimes by his ex-girlfriend, Mac Bre-Z.Read more...

Thanks to the 24-hour news cycle, we've all been inundated with coverage of the 2024 election. Hearing former President Donald Trump's ridiculous rally rants juxtaposed with the too-close-to-call polling numbers is keeping lots of us up at night worried about what might happen if this dude actually wins the election.

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As a mom of two young Black sons, singer-entrepreneur Rihanna knows the stakes are too damn high in this 2024 election to sit back and do nothing. So the Don't Stop The Music" artist went straight to social media to call on her 150 millionInstagram followers to get out and vote.

For a Black woman, laying your edges is like putting icing on a cake - the finishing touch to your do and a way to show off your style. But those who experience hair loss around the edges due to alopecia or protective styles like braids and wigs, are trying new ways to bring life back to the area, using a treatment...Read more...

It's the day we've all been dreaming of... or having nightmares about. With much more on the line, Nov. 5 is shaping up to be an historic election, but much like in 2020, don't expect it to go down so quickly or so smoothly.Read more...

As if wannabe Vice President JD Vance didn't say enough heavily viral, meme-worthy things during his campaign trail, the film he claims is extremely influential to his entire political worldview" might actually top the listRead more...

This has been one of the most stressful election cycles in recent memory. Based on the chaos surrounding the 2020 presidential election, everyone is extremely anxious about how 2024 will play out. While some people want to stay constantly informed throughout election day, others may want to take a break from the...Read more...

As Election Day crept up, voters have been rather loud inpublicizing who they're voting for. But in some cases, shouting out their candidate of choice went loud and wrong...enter John Rodgers.Read more...

As friends, family and fans of music icon Quincy Jones continue to deal with the heartbreaking news of his death, a little known story of how he cheated death 50 years ago has now resurfaced.Read more...

On Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump continues to be so close that even political experts are having a hard time predicting a winner.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs' turned 55 on Monday (Nov. 4), and his children sent a special message for their father, to which he replied with the first words we've heard from him since his Sept. 16 arrest.Read more...

When someone of Quincy Jones' stature passes away, their past comments are given new life. In the aftermath of Sean Diddy" Combs' arrest, the great producer's opinions on the Bad Boy founder's music ability-or lack thereof-are resurfacing.Read more...

During a time in which African Americans were freshly recovering from the physical and financial trauma of slavery, one lucky decision changed this poor Black girl's life forever, earning her the title of the richest Negro girl" in the country. In 2024, there's been talks about making a movie to tell the true story...Read more...

For years, there's been more than a few in the Hip-hop community to praise Trump. The Root even went back decades and examined how Trump went from hip-hop icon to supervillain in the culture. In recent years since Trump jumped into the political landscape, there's been a new crop of rappers who proudly back the...Read more...

You cannot write the history of Black music and entertainment without Quincy Jones. During his 70-year career as a musician, producer and composer, his impact has been felt throughout our culture. According to a statement from his family, Jones died Sunday night at the age of 91, at his home in Bel Air, Calif.Read more...

As audiences continue to partake in Megan Thee Stallion's new documentary, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words" on Prime Video, a particular tidbit involving Gayle King is taking centerstage.Read more...

Serena Williams is already getting a jump on the next generation of tennis superstars. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and her youngest daughter, Adira, took to the court for a very early lesson, but the littlest Williams wasn't in the mood to cooperate on camera.Read more...

Last year, Sean Diddy" Combs celebrated his birthday in London with tons of celebrities from Janet Jackson to Naomi Campbell. This year, he's trading caviar and champagne for a mediocre jail meal. Reports give us details as to what his celebration" looks like from the bing.Read more...

The music industry and fans across the world are mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, whose generations-spanning career netted him a whopping 28 Grammy awards with legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie and more. It's hard to overstate the impact and legacy Jones leaves behind. Come...Read more...

Halloween may be over, but for many Black people around the country, the nightmares have not stopped. The combination of the stakes of the 2024 presidential election and the fact that polls show a statistical dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is keeping plenty of us up at...Read more...

The music industry and fans across the world are mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, whose generations-spanning career netted him a whopping 28 Grammy awards with legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie and more. It's hard to overstate the impact and legacy Jones leaves behind. Come...Read more...

Just days ago, a grand jury witness testified on some damning information regarding Sean Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking case. Despite the witness having sworn to testify truthfully, Combs' attorneys claim his statements were nothing short of a fib.Read more...

Updated on November 4, 2024 at 10:20a.m.PT: Sean Diddy" Combs' reign as the unofficial king of Miami Beach has officially come to an end.Read more...

In news that can only be described as wait, what?"-two unlikely figures in entertainment, namely Nicki Minaj and Ray J, have sat down for a lengthy yet random conversation and what it covered will shock you.Read more...

Martha Stewart is one of the rare celebrities who went to prison and came out even more popular. She started hanging out with Snoop Dogg, which opened her up to a whole new fanbase that allowed her to reinvent herself. To celebrate her interesting journey, Netflix released its new documentary Martha." Now, the...Read more...

For what might be the first time this year, Drake has publicly encountered a person he thought was a good friend but was, in actuality, a close ally to the man he was beefing with: Kendrick Lamar.Read more...

While the main demographic of news readers understand the weight of the horrific claims that have risen against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs, his case has transformed into the topic of humor and entertainment for a much younger audience.Read more...

The music industry is in mourning following the death of songwriting titan, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., Sunday (Oct. 3) night. He was 91.Read more...

It's officially time to kick off #MariahSZN! Yes, it's that special time of year where superstar singer Mariah Carey's biggest hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You," is basically unavoidable. Seriously, between now and Dec. 25 you will not be able to get away from the endlessly catchy pop track. Frankly, why would...Read more...

Having parents who are successful athletes, entertainers or entrepreneurs can get you far (and a hefty trust fund). But for women like Linda Johnson Rice, Hannah Bronfman and Sasha and Malia Obama, having a famous last name can make you even more determined to show and prove what you can do on your own.Read more...

With all the outrageous debates on if Vice President Kamala Harris is Black enough, one thing has to be said: She loves her HBCU! Howard University (HU) is one of the nation's oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and as a proud Howard graduate herself, Harris never fails to support HU.Read more...

As Mariah Carey says, It's Time!" That means we're ready to start planning Thanksgiving menus and putting up holiday decorations. For some fans this also means they can get deep into their holiday movie bag, as that's all that airs on TV this time of year. From OWN, to Netflix, to Lifetime, to BET+, Black movies can...Read more...

All eyes are on a south Georgia funeral home after its owner was arrested and accused of neglecting human corpses. Authorities say they found over a dozen decomposing bodies on the funeral home grounds while serving the business a routine eviction notice.

You already know how big Fashion Week is in New York, Milan and Paris. But from October 23 to 27, all eyes were on Nigeria as celebrities, influencers and designers came together for Lagos Fashion Week. The week was packed with fashion shows from top Nigerian designers, networking events, panel discussions and of...Read more...

Whether it's the Met Gala or a runway moment at New York Fashion Week, some of the most memorable fashion moments are made by stars wearing Sergio Hudson's designs. Known for expertly tailored suiting and form-fitting gowns, he doesn't miss a detail - consistently delivering sophisticated style with a contemporary...Read more...

The One Direction singer's Oct. 16 death has stirred up controversy as new details emerge. News just broke regarding Liam Payne's death and it may finally allow him to rest. According to reports, the One Direction singer's body is likely to be to released to his family weeks after his Oct. 16 death due to a fall from...Read more...

There are many iconic Black gangster characters, but this list is reserved for those who are not only ruthless but savvy and well...brilliant. Oftentimes, their intelligence led to arrogance, which ultimately led to their downfall. But what if they decided to pursue something other than a life of crime? What if they...Read more...