Before making it to the new year, rapper Trae Tha Truth had been looking for his daughter for more than four months.Read more...

New year, new Angel Reese? That's the question on some of her fans' minds thanks to a new move she recently pulled on social media.Read more...

Throughout his career, CeeLo Green has been known for wearing things that leave people either talking or scratching their heads. Who could forget the gold statue-inspired look he wore at the 2017 GRAMMY Awards or the feathered fit he wore on stage at the 2011 GRAMMYs?

The Masked Singer has graced our television screens with countless surprises and guessing games among family and friends. Andthe Black guests who have appeared on the show have ranged from memorable to, well, missing the keys.Read more...

No one has had a better press run than singers Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo of Wicked." And despite the internet clowning the duo for their close - sometimes too much for comfort - friendship, the pair said it was all organic.Read more...

Death is never an easy thing to deal with. But it's especially tough when it involves a colleague here at The Root and someone who I personally considered as a friend: Stephanie Holland. According to her family, she passed away on Dec. 31. She was 47 years old.Read more...

A former Utah student has filed a lawsuit against both the Davis School District and her former basketball coach for racial discrimination. According to ABC 4, Ebony Davis says that she experienced harassment on a regular basis, and even alleges that she was called the N-word while walking through the halls.Read more...

A North Carolina family was left grieving after police say a fatal shooting led to the murder of a father of four. According to police, it started as a disagreement between two men and ended in shots fired.

Joey Bada$$ is coming into 2025 ready for all the smoke.Read more...

These days being a professional athlete is as much about your style as your performance on the field. From the NBA to the NFL, the tunnel walk is just as much of an event as the game itself.Read more...

Ice Spice is in ha mood" and showing off her new look on Instagram - but some fans aren't too keen on it and they're speaking out.Read more...

Rapper NLE Choppa enjoyed a breakout year in 2024. But after major controversy surrounded the Memphis star, real name Bryson LaShun Potts, over his hit song Slut Me Out," he announced he's back after taking major time to reflect on what he calls the humiliation ritual" that followed.Read more...

In 2024, the first-time homebuyer market share dropped to a historic low of 24 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. But despite Americans nationally having a tough time buying homes, through the New York Housing Lottery System (NYHL), over 60 New York families became first-time home buyers this...Read more...

Katt Williams has never been shy about roasting celebrities. His infamous 2024 Club Shay Shay" interview proved as much as the star went viral for sharing his perspective on certain encounters with other famous people.Read more...

Teedra Moses is willing to go to war over her praise of disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly.Read more...

A medicine cabinet mixup just left a North Carolina woman hospitalized as doctors try to help her out of a painful situation.

We just keep finding out more about Sean P. Diddy" Combs' widely speculated White Parties. Beyond the grandiose display of wealth, one insider says the rap mogul had people on the ground to ensure his sexual desires were satisfied.Read more...

It might be a new year, but this is the same ol Waka Flocka Flame.

It's no secret that Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest daughter of Beyonce, is a rising star. But what you may not know is that she's a budding style icon and we've finally have some insight on her latest iconic look.Read more...

An officer in Monmouth County, N.J.has been fired after it was revealed he sent racist slurs in text messages to other police officers. The group wasn't being investigated for racist behavior. The texts surprisingly came to light after a police-involved crash crash exposed cell phone data.Read more...

When it's New Year's Eve and the drinks are flowing on a live television show, anything can happen. Just ask Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, whose New Year's Eve Live celebration on CNN is known for being, well, lively. On this year's show, electronic DJ and producer Diplo's admission that he was tripping on acid was...Read more...

Before celebrating the new year, former rapper and popular podcaster Joe Budden has found himself in some legal trouble.Read more...

On New Year's Day, 15 people were killed and 30 were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating 2025 in the French Quarter. The cops have their suspect who has since been described as a terrorist." However, his profile describes him as quite the opposite.Read more...

With so much scrutiny on the healthcare industry, it's hard to find people with anything positive to say about doctors or hospitals these days. But one Florida doctor has become an internet celebrity for his extraordinary bedside manner and his unique way of welcoming babies into the world.

This year was full of unforgettable cinema moments, like Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reuniting in Bad Boys: Ride or Die," Denzel Washington in Gladiator II," and Cynthia Erivo Defying Gravity" in Wicked." However, there were also plenty of films we'd like to forget. Some of the movies on our worst list are just...Read more...

The year 2024 is finally coming to a close, and for the culture, there are many moments that we rallied behind and others that left us grieving. There were ground breaking and heart breaking results in politics, sports, entertainment and everything in between.

One of our favorite social media posts of the year shows a young Black girl's emotional reaction to getting a pretty pink Stanley as a Christmas gift, but we will get to that in a bit. Every now and then, a trend comes along that makes some people lose their damn minds and leaves others scratching their heads...Read more...

A few years ago, I spoke with civil rights icon Andrew Young and in my conversation, I asked him about being appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He told me that his international perspective came from the people from the Black diaspora that he met through the Black church.

After a Nazi march that took place last month in Columbus, Ohio, disturbing racist signs are now popping up in Cleveland. The flyers, which promote white supremacist ideology, have been seen in the Tremont neighborhood as reported by local station WOIO.Read more...

New year, new me." That's the same phrase that everyone loves to use as we inch closer to January. But this year, it seems that Black people in particular may mean it based on their willingness to share what they plan to change in 2025.Read more...

If we could sum up 2024 in two words, it would probably be: whew chile," Why? That's because the last 12 months were more than a lot on a myriad of fronts. But, now that 2025 is here, we've got yet another 365 days to make the best out of it.Read more...

From Kangol hats to Starter jackets to the freshest Air Force Ones, rappers have always been expected to show up in style - whether it's in music videos, on the red carpet, or any other time they step out of the house. But while they've been known to accessorize with some pretty expensive jewelry, designer handbags...Read more...

In 2024, The Root reported on tons of crimes ranging from small town horrors to nationally covered celebrity cases. Lawsuits, murders, suspected lynchings - you name it, we covered it.Read more...

A few years ago, I spoke with civil rights icon Andrew Young and in my conversation, I asked him about being appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He told me that his international perspective came from the people from the Black diaspora that he met through the Black church.

Having a hard time keeping up with the trends that have taken over your child's life? Don't worry, The Root's got you. It was another year filled with new memes, music, artists, and fashion that have been entertaining young people all year. Here are seven of the best ones that will be sure to keep you updated on...Read more...

This, the waning Year of Our Lord 2024, is when Kendrick Lamar singlehandedly transformed Drake from being one of the biggest hitmakers in music into a punchline. But, because he was selfless, K. Dot used the platform this year provided him to put the West Coast in the center of Black culture.Read more...

SZA isn't letting any body negativity on social media into 2025 and her latest move just proved it.Read more...

Just weeks before Christmas, a Black inmate at a New York prison was allegedly beaten to death by a group of correctional officers. The footage of the incident was so horrid, even the police union called it incomprehensible."Read more...

The son of the legendary Isaac Hayes recently shared a disturbing video on Instagram of a Karen who tried to prevent him from entering his gated community. In the clip, the woman-who was seemingly intoxicated-also told him that he should be white." - Candace McDuffieRead more...

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Welp, we guess the MAGA honeymoon is over...

We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they're our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who earned the mantle of legend."Read more...

Eve has gone viral, but not for the reason you would expect. The Let Me Blow Your Mind" rapper's holiday celebration with her husband has got everyone talking, with photos of her with his family sparking major debate on social media.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is set to take place on Jan. 20, 2025-the same day America will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Interestingly enough, a prestigious HBCU marching band is set to perform at the event.Read more...

Nothing says I made it" like popping out with a Birkin bag on your arm. The luxury Hermes tote, named after British-French actress/singer/designer Jane Birkin in 1984, has been a status symbol for decades and is a favorite of the rich and famous, including Cardi B., Law Roach and Travis Scott.

Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we've made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries' most important figures. As we continue to make it through the year, join us in honoring the lives and...Read more...

Former President Jimmy Carter's relationship with Black America hasn't been perfect, but in light of his Dec. 29 passing at age 100, it's time we go back in history and remember his impact on the Black community.Read more...

Wedding gifts can be a tricky tightrope to navigate, especially for parents. They're probably already paying for all or most of the ceremony, so they may feel like giving a gift on top of that is asking too much. Of course, if your name is Snoop Dogg, the words too much" aren't in your vocabulary.Read more...

Whitney Houston's former bodyguard - on whom the 1992 cult classic film, The Bodyguard" was loosely based -is spilling the tea about his time with the late singer and the film...and what he said just might surprise you.Read more...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America and the longest-living American president, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday.Read more...