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What started as a mission to eliminate police brutality ended in a scandal that has a non-profit founder in big trouble in the District of Columbia.Read more...

Trey Songz is dealing with yet another legal setback. The R&B singer has a long history of legal trouble, with many of his cases involving violence against women. This time around his issues come with a very hefty price tag.Read more...

Though Wendy Williams has been relatively quiet and out of the headlines for the past several months, the latest update regarding her health has brought her back into the limelight...but in a rather sad capacity.Read more...

Donald Trump hasn't even taken office yet, and he's already showing us his second term will be even more chaotic than his first. With his Cabinet taking shape and more policies being announced, this is no longer a joke or some theoretical exercise. Based on the nominees he has announced, Trump is seeking to install...Read more...

Art has historically served as a salve for Black folks in times of despair. And for many of us, despair entered the building and removed its shoes following the Nov. 5 election of President-elect Donald Trump.Read more...

Keke Palmer has a lot going on these days. The new mom, who just released a new book, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative," on November 19 just put her Brooklyn apartment up for sale.Read more...

Kendrick Lamar has several bangers on his recently released surprise album, GNX." But the first track to get the music video treatment is squabble up," a track he previewed on the Not Like Us" video.Read more...

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Drake has hit us with another back-to-back. And no we're not talking about music, I'm talking about legal action.Read more...

Katt Williams is expanding his footprint in Hollywood outside of just being a comedian and an actor-and potentially about to dethrone Tyler Perry-thanks to his latest move. I'll explain.Read more...

A woman was arrested outside of Miami-Dade County McDonalds after police say she instigated an incident which resulted in her own daughter being shot. Melissa Valbrum, 32, has since been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery, and culpable negligence inflicting personal injury, according to CBS...Read more...

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The latest beef between Sean Diddy" Combs and federal prosecutors amidst his sex crime case stems from an accusation that the Feds are trying to silence the rapper in violation of his Free Speech protections. You'll never believe whose case they pulled to support their argument.Read more...

We guess this is one way to do your holiday shopping..Police arrested a Minnesota couple in Minnesota who allegedly steal items from Lululemon, the high-end women's athletic clothing store, and make fraudulent returns.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs walked into a New York City court room Friday, Nov. 22 hoping a judge will grant him an early release on bail. With this marking the third time Diddy has tried to get bail, there's a lot at stake for the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Over a year after four Black kids lost their mother to a shooting stemming from a neighborhood feud, the white woman who fired the fatal bullet is finally facing her punishment for the heartbreaking incident.Read more...

We've all seen kids throwing tantrums in public. Usually, it's something like a three-year-old who didn't get the scoop of ice cream they asked for or who is being forced to leave friends at the playground to take a nap.

Just days after being crowned Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is currently under fire on social media - and the reason why will make your eyes roll.Read more...

The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar just took another unexpected turn. Not because one of them dropped another diss track or said something crazy in an interview. But because one of them took legal action.Read more...

For centuries now, Black families have grown accustomed to the same, traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring our favorites of mac n' cheese, collard greens and candied yams.Read more...

Thanksgiving 2024 will look a little bit (read: a lot) different for Sean Diddy" Combs who'll more than likely be bringing in the annual holiday behind bars-and how he'll celebrate might come as a surprise.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs walked into a New York City court room Friday, Nov. 22 hoping a judge will grant him an early release on bail. With this marking the third time Diddy has tried to get bail, there's a lot at stake for the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Retired NBA player Dwayne Wade and actress Gabrielle Union have just added to their real estate catalog, and this time, it's in the from of a beach house in New York.

Thanksgiving may be a few days away, but Kendrick Lamar made sure rap fans had something to eat when he dropped the official music for his song Squabble Up" on Monday.Read more...

With the surprise release of his new album, GNX," Kendrick Lamar delivered an early holiday gift to fans on Friday. With the Drake feud firmly behind him, it looks like the Not Like Us" Grammy nominee is already picking his next crop of targets. On the track Wacced Out Murals," he has a very specific message for...Read more...

Kendrick Lamar's surprise album, GNX," still has social media buzzing. But it seems that many hip-hop fans still can't get past one line the Compton MC made on the first track of the album.Read more...

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A family is finally getting answers to a nearly 80-year mystery behind the death of their loved one during an encounter with Alabama police.

Beyonce and Jay-Z are known for being extremely private people. They control every aspect of how confirmed, verified information about their lives is released. However - like the rest of the world - when it comes to social media, they can't always control the young people in their life.Read more...

The story of the Black CEO charged with defrauding investors continues to unfold. As The Root previously reported, Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder of AI startup AllHere Education, was arrested in North Carolina last week. She was charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft, with prosecutors alleging...Read more...

It's hard living in the shadows of your parent, and when your dad just so happens to be Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, it's even more difficult trying to make a name for yourself. Washington's eldest son, John David, has had a successful start to his own acting career, but could this be because he...Read more...

This is a breaking story about the federal sex crime case against Bad Boy Records founder Sean Diddy' Combs. Come back for new developments.Read more...

Glicked" - the simultaneous release of Wicked" and Gladiator II" - was likely to usher fans of both franchises to cinemas. But just how profoundly both films dominated the box office this past weekend demonstrates the power of Black-led Hollywood tentpole films.Read more...

In the ongoing battle over whether Sean Diddy" Combs should be granted bail or not, his attorneys refreshed the memory of the court with a piece of information that is critical toward determining whether the rapper is too dangerous" to be released from jail.Read more...

The lawsuits against Kanye West just won't stop...whether from his former assistants or employees who worked at his short-lived Donda Academy. But the details behind the latest suit are creepier than most.Read more...

It's no secret that Lizzo has been on her weight loss journey all year but the latest update on her latest transformation is turning heads.Read more...

Popular Texas Bishop T.D. Jakes gave his congregation a scare over the weekend after enduring a health incident during a November 24 sermon at The Potter's House, his Dallas megachurch.

Right before Donald Trump is set to start his second presidency, Senate Democrats have come to a deal with Republicans to confirm a dozen judges nominated by President Joe Biden. This is partially interesting because several Republicans assisting with the Trump transition process have been missing votes.Read more...

Shyne Barrow just can't leave the news cycle these days.Not only has he been speaking up on his past relationship with Sean Diddy" Combs, but also his past criticisms of other notable rap figures, such as Kendrick Lamar.Read more...

Khalid has come out of the closet. The Location" singer recently took to social media with a post addressing his sexuality. Except this isn't your garden-variety coming out - Khalid (born Khalid Donnel Robinson) was apparently outed via a messy post from a former lover.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans for his second term in scary detail: using military force to execute mass deportations, clearing out DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies, and, shockingly, even eliminating the Department of Education (DOE). - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Congrats are in order for Atlanta rapper Lil Baby who just graduated from college... but not any ol' college. Lil Baby, who's real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is officially a Harvard University man! - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Bronny James' short tenure as an NBA player has been about headlines more than his on court abilities. Yes, he and his legendary father LeBron James checking into the game together was a beautiful moment. However, it's time to move past that and focus on proving that he's good enough to be in the pros.Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.The founder of an AI startup once featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30" list was charged Tuesday with defrauding investors.Read more...

With Lil Baby graduating" from Harvard University, The Root felt it was the perfect time to look at all the rappers that have attended college. Some of them may shock you.Read more...

Hollywood may be the place where dreams come true, but for certain celebrities who find themselves caught up in mess and drama, those dreams can turn into nightmares real quick.Read more...

Well! Look how the tables have turned. The lawyer representing over 100 plaintiffs in lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs is facing a lawsuit himself. The allegations are shocking. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

Earlier this week, authorities from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office asked the public for help in locating a 13-year-old Black girl.Read more...

The holidays are all about food and gathering together to share that food. Sometimes those get-togethers happened at potlucks.Read more...