With the release of the new documentary The Honorable Shyne," the once-up-and-coming Belizean rapper is now sharing his story with anyone who will listen.Read more...

Wicked" is one of the most Popular" stage musicals of all-time. Since it premiered in 2003, it's been seen by countless fans around the world. These Wicked" superfans have been waiting 20 years to see a film adaptation of their favorite show, and now it's finally here.Read more...

President-Elect Donald Trump's upcoming second administration has folks on edge wondering what he will implement next. According to a resurfaced video, it sounds like Trump is planning to bring reparations to the U.S. federally - but it's far from what we consider reparations. - Alyse MartinRead more...

Animal rights activists have had luxury clothing and accessory brand Louis Vuitton on their ish-list for using animal fur and skin to make their goods for quite some time. As the brand's creative director, Pharrell Williams has had a target on his back for the activists.Read more...

Just days after breakup rumors circulated around the internet, celeb couple Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good announced that they're actually taking their relationship to the next level. On Sunday, while attending the 2024 EBONY Power 100, the Divorce in the Black" actress confirmed that she and the former Marvel actor...Read more...

Katt Williams just can't lose in 2024. After kicking off this crazy year of hate with his now-infamous interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay" podcast, the American Hustle" comedian is now dodging a lawsuit that could have cost him millions of dollars. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy has made a name for himself in the music industry. His unique fusion of Afrobeat, reggae and pop has captivated audiences and led him to win Grammys, Billboard Music Awards and more.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't even taken office, but are we seeing the effects of the racist rhetoric that dominated the election? Last week, a white supremacist felt bold enough to say the N-word at a Senate committee meeting in Michigan. Now, Nazis are marching in Ohio.Read more...

A story about a woman who goes on a girl's trip to Martha's Vineyard and becomes romantically involved with a Secret Service agent assigned to protect former President Barack Obama may sound like the start of a juicy romance novel. But for Koryeah Dwanyen, it's a chapter from her real-life romantic past and the...Read more...

An investigation is underway after a horrifying incident left a 7-year-old boy hospitalized with serious injuries. The family of the boy believes the injuries are far more ominous than the school is letting on...Read more...

Katt Williams loves to tell it like he sees it, even if how sees it includes crazy, off the wall claims. As we look back on the buzziest moments of 2024, his Club Shay Shay" interview certainly lands near the top of the list. It appears he's ending the year where he started, but this time Vulture Festival hosted his...Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs has always been a boss, but now authorities are saying that he has decided to bring that some energy in jail. This could result in even more trouble for the mogul. Here's all the details.Read more...

While at home with his 15-year-old daughter, a Las Vegas man called 911 to report two people attempting to break into his home in the early morning hours of Nov. 12. But when authorities arrived, the real tragedy struck.

The internet had a lot to say about the interesting matchup between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul, but there was one voice in particular that stood out among the masses.Read more...

Buffalo Bills fans may have taken things a step too far with their latest anti-Patrick Mahomes stunt ahead of their team's Sunday (Nov. 17) game against the Kansas City Chiefs. And social media is hollering racism at the whole affair.Read more...

When most people think of their grandmothers, they think about a strong, nurturing woman who bakes delicious cakes and keeps a permanent supply of peppermints in her pocketbook.

As Black Hollywood begins its awards season journey, one of the first stops on this very long road is the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences' 15th Governors Awards. On Sunday, the biggest names in film and television gathered at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood to honor several of the...Read more...

If you've been rocking the same jeans and tees on repeat for months, it might be time for a glow up. But don't worry, you don't have to have a celebrity stylist at your fingertips. Luckily, social media is loaded with Black people who curate amazing looks for every occasion and every budget. We've rounded up a few of...Read more...

What is going on with that Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight? Days after the must-see event on Netflix, fans are still reeling from the match-up between the boxing legend and the TikTok star. After the latter won in front of millions of viewers tuning in at home, hundreds of users are taking to social media to break down...Read more...

They say whatever is done in the dark comes to light, and although this ex-Georgia pastor tried to cover up his lies, nine years after his original guilty verdict, he just got some more bad news.

Questions about who came up with a story idea are common in Hollywood. Sometimes these questions lead to lawsuits, and that's the situation NBA superstar LeBron James finds himself in.Read more...

White supremacist Avi Rachlin shamelessly dropped the N-word during a Michigan Senate committee hearing on Thursday (Nov. 14). The slur was used after he falsely said lawmakers were attacking the gun rights of white people following President-elect Donald Trump's win.Read more...

Melissa Lucio has been on death row since 2008 for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter. However, she's stood on her innocence all this time.Read more...

Shyne Barrow was once one of the rising stars on Sean Diddy" Combs' stacked roster of talented artists on Bad Boy Records, which included Faith Evans, 112, Mase, The Lox, Foxy Brown, and many more.Read more...

Halle Berry, one of our 2024 Root 100 honorees, has always been a looker. So it should come as no surprise when she turns heads at events. But a recent appearance has gotten a whole lot of people talking this week-and for a good reason.Read more...

We're not going to lie, 2024 has been a lot. But while we have a lot to reflect on, we also have plenty to celebrate. Black people broke records and barriers in sports, entertainment, politics and more, and as we get ready to close the books on 2024, there's no time like the present to look back on it all.

A young New York man who was on his way to a promising career in the fashion industry is now facing charges in connection with the murder of a man in the Bronx. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

As America grapples with Trump's impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

On TikTok, white women are now going around making blue friendship bracelets as a way to not only show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris after her loss to former President Donald Trump, but also to be what they claim is a safe space" for others.... right. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Gabby Thomas and Jordan Chiles may be a decorated Olympic athletes, but now they can add yet another coveted feat to their names: Sports Illustrated models. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

There's no denying the beauty and brilliance of the Black man. But we'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge that in the 1990s, God was seemingly handing out premium face cards to a handful of our favorite Black actors and musicians. We'd also be inauthentic if we also didn't express our subsequent anger and...Read more...

The 2024 presidential election didn't turn out the way we wanted. Now that we've had some time to process what happened, the one thing we're sure of is that we need Black women's voices more than we've ever needed them.Read more...

Every person approaches childbirth differently, and women should do whatever makes them comfortable. Of course, as usual The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Candiace Dillard Bassett took things to an extra level.Read more...

Social media users are critiquing rapper Wiz Khalifa for his taste in real estate following the listing of his Pennsylvania mansion. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

With the NBA in full swing, one of the most discussed topics this year is Bronny James. Whether he makes a simple bounce pass or has a great reaction to a play on the court, Bronny'srelationship with his father LeBron James is constantly being discussed in sports circles.Read more...

Every year, Thanksgiving brings us food debates as old as time. Is it called stuffing or dressing? Do you serve cranberry sauce or jelly? Most importantly, do you have sweet potato pie or pumpkin?Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is finally responding to Shyne Barrow, a former Bad Boy signee turned Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives. - Shanelle GenaiRead more...

At 58 years old, Tyson seemingly still has the energy and strength to take on younger fighters, even if this one happens to be a glorified social media influencer: Jake Paul.Read more...

The Root 100 honoree Sabrina Greenlee has a touching personal story that should inspire us all.

SZA is getting all the way real about her body and some of the decisions she's made over the years to enhance it-including her Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).Read more...

As talk of reparations for the descendants of slaves continues to be a hot-button issue around the country, some Black and Latino families in Palm Springs, Calif., who lost their homes decades ago, are preparing to receive a multi-million dollar settlement from the city.

The re-election of Donald Trump isn't stopping the Feds fromarresting people associated with the chaos that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021 when a pro-Trump group stormed the Capitol building. The latest person to get cuffed is a former NFL player.Read more...

It seems like Kanye West's legal problems keep unfolding. Another one of the star's former employees is accusing West of antisemitism and lewd conduct with Bianca Censori, with the latter happening duringwhat was supposed to be a professional meeting.Read more...

Offset just can't stay out of the news. Not only has his ex-wife been slamming him on social media, but he's also getting punches thrown at him in real life.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs is finally responding to Shyne Barrow, a former Bad Boy signee turned Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives.Read more...

Around this time, North Carolina couple Mr. and Mrs. Powell might have been preparing their home for Thanksgiving or making plans to visit family for the holidays. However, those moments were robbed from them by one of their own family members, police claim.Read more...

(Updated on 11/15/2024 @ 9:30am: Burgin was taken into police custody after a parole violation)

A Texas woman who fulfilled her dream of opening a business in her community has been forced to put it on pause for the safety of herself and her family.

There's so many great things about being Black, but one of the most powerful is our resilience. In times of trouble and defeat, Black folks always manage to hold our heads high and come back stronger than ever.

No offense to guys who prefer the clean shaven look, but there's nothing like a handsome Black man with a nice beard. Lucky for us, the internet is loaded with athletes, actors, influencers and more who show off their well-groomed goatees and full-face beards.Read more...