The Root

President-elect Donald Trump spent the last day of his previous presidency issuing a whopping amount of pardons to everyone from racketeering lobbyists to weapon wielding rappers. Given his support for some celebrities, we wonder if Trump would lend his presidential power to the biggest celebrity case pending right...Read more...

Black people are still processing everything that happened in (or maybe to) this country on Nov. 5. Those who were optimistic about the idea of a Black woman in the Oval Office are now left feeling disappointed, confused and even angry that the rest of the country didn't turn out in support of Vice President Kamala...Read more...

As the biggest troll in hip-hop, 50 Cent has a duty to mock all of his rivals in the industry, including Sean Diddy" Combs, Jay-Z, and most recently, Dame Dash.Read more...

Once Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, we knew it would only be a matter of time before the office once again became a beacon for chaos. Count rapper Boosie Badazz as one of the first celebrities to take advantage of the new crazy world we'll have to survive...again.Read more...

The night before Halloween, a visibly distraught Florida man flagged down the police, bleeding from various parts of his body. When he told the cops what happened, it landed a young couple behind bars.Read more...

Not much is known about the relationship between late rapper Tupac Shakur and pop icon Madonna back in the 1990's...but we now know who exactly was behind bringing the two entertainers together.Read more...

On Wednesday (Nov. 7), rapper Plies let the lawsuit chopper fly, suing Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, GloRilla, and Soulja Boy.Read more...

Last month, a few supporters of the Harris-Walz campaign were working a tent where they handed out materials to bystanders to encourage them to vote. However, the volunteers were confronted by a seemingly unruly individual. Now, he's received his punishment for his despicable behavior.Read more...

We don't know about you, but we're going to need a while to process everything that happened in the 2024 election. It's normal to be angry and disappointed with the results of the race. But instead of torturing yourself with worry about what could have been done differently, give yourself a little grace and time to...Read more...

In what can only be described as say that again?!" the story about an alleged fight involving two of music's biggest stars-namely Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur-is starting to take over social media timelines.Read more...

On Wednesday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation from Howard University in Washington, D.C., after losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump.Read more...

Viola Davis is one of the most beautiful women in the entertainment industry. We'd say the world, but we haven't met every single woman. No matter what role she's playing, the 59-year-old radiates a beauty that only comes from life experience and self confidence. We usually prefer to focus on her exceptional talent,...Read more...

Although their father is sitting in a Brooklyn jail and is waiting to stand trial in May 2025, all of Sean Diddy" Combs' children are standing behind him and are putting in a tremendous amount of effort to repair their father's broken image.Read more...

As shocking as it may be, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States.Read more...

Last year around this time, as Ladavious McNair was probably recovering from celebrating an HBCU homecoming or preparing for his exams, the student was suddenly named the suspect in a horrifying road rage incident.Read more...

It was a normal Monday work day for Darrell Sheriff. The 41-year-old was working his regular shift as a private contractor in Mississippi when on Nov. 4, a freak accident resulted in his horrific death.

Forget abortion rights. Forget democracy itself. White women collectively made it clear what the top issue has been all along: White privilege.Read more...

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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...

To say the least, the passing of Quincy Jones has shocked the Black community. During his prime, Jones helped write, compose, and arrange some of the greatest pop hits in modern history for some legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and many more.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...