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On the final day of a Carnival Cruise headed to Miami, one security guard can be seen fleeing from the brawl to grab his radio.Read more...

Things between Amos' children have been messy for years prior to his death. But this latest update might be the biggest blow yet!Read more...

Dr. Umar and Amanda Seales can both be frustrating, but Why Is Black America Harder on Seales?Read more...

A 18-year-old visiting family turned up missing under questionable circumstances. Days later, police made a shocking discovery.Read more...

CeeLo Green may not be a name you've thought of in a minute, but that doesn't mean he didn't make a big musical impact. Let's get into it!Read more...

Zaquan Shaquez Jamison turned himself in following a deadly mass shooting, but what he told the judge next is raising side eyes.Read more...

NFL star Travis Hunter purchased a home with his wife days after their wedding. The couple now lives in one of Florida's most exclusive neighborhoods.Read more...

The Old Town Road" rapper was reportedly hospitalized after he was captured on video wandering along the streets of Ventura Blvd at 4 a.m. Thursday morning.Read more...

If Atlanta rapper Future is looking for validation after dyeing his hair a new color, then he definitely shouldn't log into X!Read more...

A Jane Doe sued Jimmie Allen for sexual assault after he allegedly filmed their sexual encounter in 2022 without her consent in a Vegas hotel.Read more...

Lanez is still serving out his 10 year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. But he's not backing down from getting an early release or trial reversal altogether.Read more...

Some of the best underrated Black TV shows to check out that you may not have heard of.Read more...

After Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics citing "RIGGED" statistics, economists fear he's willing to do anything in order to control public opinion.Read more...

You'll need $12.99 a month for tennis player's Sachia Vickery's OnlyFans, but you'll need a deposit for her time because she "no longer dates for free."Read more...

While fans may still be upset at Wendy Williams recent health news, her lawyer Joe Tacopina isn't buying it. And now he's speaking out about it!Read more...

With Its Eyes on Trump's Midterm Defeat, The NAACP town halls are scheduled for Texas, New York, California, North Carolina, Arizona, Wisconsin, Ohio and Maryland.Read more...

Troy Dugas is supposed to serve five years in prison for assaulting a family member, but a costly error allowed him freedom instead.Read more...

Analysts say the stakes are high, and too many communities-especially Black and marginalized ones-could feel the heat from the chaos first.Read more...

No two children are the same, and Barack Obama had some difficulty understanding that with his daughters, Malia and Sasha.Read more...

The Braxton sisters have all their fair share of success and hardships. With Tamar's latest health scare making headlines, let's take a look at their interesting history.Read more...

An unprovoked confrontation over "stolen valor" led to 68-year-old Harold Powell Sr., a disabled Black Navy veteran, thankful to be alive.Read more...

Decades after Purple Rain, Kotero is back to defend her legacy against Prince's estate heirs.Read more...

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day in September, we're taking a closer look at 15 amazing celebs from TWitch to Don Cornelius, who's suicides sent the world into mourning.Read more...

It seems people struggle to hear Seales and her powerful words for one glaring reason.Read more...

Mo'Nique hasn't let her foot off the gas when it comes to her issues with Tyler Perry.But now, we know exactly what she's really after!Read more...

Colman Domingo opened up about a bizarre encounter with a "group of nice people," but after researching he noticed something was off.Read more...

"They work less hours and make more than us, get bigger raises, more opportunities and more grace. This is the world we live in," Joy Red said.Read more...

When Lil Jon came on the scene nearly 20 years ago, he wasn't nearly as ripped. But now things have changed and his fans are noticing!Read more...

Though Scott's night out initially didn't go as planned, it still ended on a positive note thanks to her surprising generosity!Read more...

This Justin Bieber impersonator might have taken things a bit too far and now Black Twitter is having a field day about it.Read more...

Even though Trump's declaration prompted some laughs, Press SecretaryKaroline Leavitt later said he was serious about the pearly gates!Read more...

The singer can't remember what happened as she shares that she has fractured her nose and is missing some teeth.Read more...

There's a new development in the story of the CEO who was publicly shamed with his mistress at a Coldplay concert for alleged cheating. The news had gone quiet for a while, but an update has now emerged!Read more...

Hollywood may love a good solo star, but let's be real--sometimes talent runs in the family. And these Black celeb siblings are just proof of that. Let's take a look!Read more...

A clerical error resulted in a nationwide manhunt for Ty'Ran Dixon despite him being 80 miles from where a mass shooting happened in South Carolina.Read more...

Hard to believe, but VERZUZ hit the social media streets five years ago. So let's take a look back at one of the most iconic matchups ever.Read more...

Rep. Nicole Collier was one of many Democrats who fled Texas after President Trump suggested the state's redistricting years before schedule.Read more...

Mayors in New York, Maryland, California and more are keeping their eyes on Trump and speaking against his D.C. takeover.Read more...

YouTubers NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood shared an update after they inadvertently filmed when a car crashed into their restaurant's table.Read more...

From topics on reparations to Black-on-Black crime, Amanda Seales dragged 20 Black conservatives in a viral debate.. Now, let's talk about it!Read more...

McDonald is used to having people praise her performances onstage. But recently, a fan took things a bit too far and now she's speaking her peace!Read more...

One month after Diddy was found guilty of prostitution, his twin daughters made headlines for a confrontation involving a rollercoaster.Read more...

From Hallelujah to handcuffs and from sermons to scandals, we're pulling back the curtain on the controversies that rocked ministries and lives.Read more...

We must make sure that his brainwashing does not infiltrate our community. If it does, we may lose the next generation of Black leaders.Read more...

While recording his evening run, one TikTok creator shared the scary reality of D.C under Trump's control.Read more...

The rookie Chicago Bears player became the talk of the timelines after footage of him belting out a song by the singer Maria. And now Mario's got something to say about it!Read more...

Ahead of James Cleveland's 35th death anniversary, we're reviewing his legacy tainted by HIV allegations and the hush-hush details of an alleged gay lifestyle.Read more...

Over the course of his decades long career, it's become increasingly clear that Washington isn't here for games. Let's take a look!Read more...

The death of Stephanie Dowells has now been ruled a homicide as officals continue their investigation.Read more...

The stars spoke exclusively to The Root about their new film, which is out in theaters now and hits Netflix on Nov. 22.Read more...