During the early hours of last August 20, Kenneth Hardin Jr. and his wife, Carrie, got into a disagreement as all normal couples do, according to a statement from Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Halle Bailey is basking in motherhood! The singer and actress gave birth to her son with rapper DDG, Halo, in December of last year. While pictures of her child on social media were kept to a minimum at first, The Color Purple" star has been sharing more and more of her adorable son, including a clip over the...Read more...

Cam Newton isn't a stranger to controversy. This time around, the former NFL player has gone viral for an August 23 interview he did with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on his podcast Funky Friday." During the talk, the pair discussed Newton's desire to have more children.Read more...

Body camera footage released from an Ohio police department put to rest some stipulations regarding the fatal shooting of a Black man accused of stealing a U-Haul truck.

Written, directed and produced by John Singleton and starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Ving Rhames, Snoop Dogg and Mo'Nique, Baby Boy" is considered a classic Black movie. Its many quotable moments have made it an enduring favorite.

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Disgraced pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has been ordered to forfeit his copies of the Wu-Tang Clan's rare album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin." The request is part of a preliminary injunction issued Friday (August 23) by federal Judge Pamela Chen in a developing lawsuit, according to Billboard.Read more...

It appears a battle of the Barbz" is brewing between Nicki Minaj and one of her highly vocal fans. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday, the Gag City" rapper is being sued by a longtime fan named Tameer Peak over allegations of reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss." He's...Read more...

It's not everyday that you see rapper Scarface in headlines or as the topic of conversation on social media, but that's exactly what happened over the weekend thanks to an alarming post.Read more...

Despite Drake being the last person to drop a track in his legendary beef with Kendrick Lamar, it seems that he's not quite over the feud with the Compton MC.

A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman is in BIG trouble after her intimidation stunt resulted in the death of a Black teen. Everybody, including her mama, came forth to detail to the cops the chaotic scene.

DJ Mustard has some choice words about Drake in his latest interview. The producer behind Kendrick Lamar's smash hit (and Drake diss record) Not Like Us" sat down with The Los Angeles Times, opening up about his career and of course, his current song of the summer with Lamar.Read more...

After a chilling four-month investigation, the suspect behind the drowning of an 8-year-old Black boy in Georgia has finally come forth with a confession. Sadly, the suspect is not much older than the victim.

In recent years we've seen the cast of Martin" reunite to celebrate the series' legacy and influence. However, the renewed interest in the comedy has also led fans to once again debate why the popular show really ended. That discussion got louder over the weekend when a 2018 clip of Tichina Arnold on TV One's...Read more...

After a star-studded Democratic National Convention full of impassioned cries to get out the vote, it's hard not to feel like the country is on the verge of electing its first Black female President. But with less than 80 days before we cast our votes, we can't afford to take our feet off the gas. A lot can happen in...Read more...

Darnay Cockrell called authorities for help, but he was instead handcuffed and forced to the ground by responding officers. The audio and bodycam footage from the Aug. 6 incident has been released to the public, and in response, Cockrell is facing consequences.

You know you made it to legendary status when someone else tries to bite your style, but for Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast, trademarking one of their most famous phrases is a line in the sand.

Former president Donald Trump set the tone in his numerous attempts to disparage Vice President Kamala Harris to keep her from the White House this November. However, his allies have taken things a wildly racist step further.Read more...

Who would've thought we'd see the day comedian D.L. Hughley actually admits he was wrong?! The actor is known for his strong and divisive takes, but on the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Hughley sang a different tune about Vice President Kamala Harris.

CHICAGO: Vice President Kamala Harris should feel on top of the world. She's leading in the polls and has galvanized and excited her base, but the next few months will not easy as the Obamas have already warned.Read more...

From the moment streaming became the primary way people consume music, there's been questions about how artists are compensated. This is an especially sticky issue for veteran artists who've just made their catalogs available.

Serial killers are often some of the most unsuspecting people. Would the wife of a reverend kill her entire family? Would a Taco Bell manager slaughter his employees? Yes and yes.

It's no secret that Marvel Studios has had trouble getting its Blade" reboot off the ground. Back in 2019, Mahershala Ali was announced as the new DayWalker, taking over the role from Wesley Snipes. Since then, the project has undergone multiple creative issues, including several director, script and cast changes.

Actor/singer Tyrese Gibson has made no secret of his hurt feelings toward his ex-wife Samantha Lee. Their divorce and custody battle has been a public mess. Most recently, the Sweet Lady" singer appeared on The Breakfast Club" to promote his new film 1992," where he discussed the toll the split has taken on him, as...Read more...

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If you've been anywhere on TikTok in the past week, you've likely heard of the demure" trend which has just about everyone talking about how to show up any and everywhere being cute and classy rather than crass and uncouth.

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The verdict is in when it comes to the now estranged relationship between Judge Mathis and his wife Linda Yvette: they're headed for divorce.

You've met Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, and even heard stories of Harris' Indian mother and Jamaican father, but how much do you know about Maya Harris, the vice president's only sister?

Though it's been months since Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out" Juneteenth concert put the proverbial nail in the coffin in the beef between him and Drake, fellow Compton legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are finally speaking their peace on the matter. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

One may think that Sha'Carri Richardson brought home a nice amount of money due to medaling in both of the events she participated in, silver in the Women's 100 meters and gold in the Women's 4x100-meter relay. While she did bring home some cash, it may not be as much as some may think. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

The 2024 Democratic National Convention at Chicago's United Center was an electrifying event that featured several prominent and powerful speeches. From Vice President Kamala's closing address to DL Hughley's public apology, here are the best speeches from the DNC so far.

Night one of the Democratic National Convention was packed with great speakers, including some of the youngest rising stars in Congress, like Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). However, one of the most powerful speeches of the night came from Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, who made...Read more...

As a high schooler, Jereme Peterson probably had no idea his future would hold a series of agonizing dialysis sessions, extreme weight loss and waiting on the brink of death for a kidney donor.

Here comes a disappointing development in the prosecution (or lack thereof) of the cops whose actions led to a botched raid resulting in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor back in 2020.

One thing we love is peeking inside fabulous celebrity homes. So we couldn't wait to check out the New York retreat shared by Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, former Disney star and co-host of The Real," and her husband, Grammy award-winning gospel singer Israel Houghton. So when the couple opened their New York home to...Read more...

It's no exaggeration when I say that there is truly no actor, dead or alive, who is like Denzel Washington.Read more...

The Democratic National Convention was one big fat party with guests ranging from celebrities to local politicians. Every night we got powerful endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the 2024 primary election, along with her running mate Gov. Tim Walz.Read more...

Halle Berry has been one of the most impactful figures in Black Hollywood for more than three decades. But, with her long-held distinction as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Berry's love life has been scrutinized for years. With a number of high-profile marriages, divorces and relationships...it's been...Read more...

Knowa De Baraso, a content creator and rising star within the Democratic Party, captured the hearts and minds of attendees at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. And he's only 12 years old.Read more...

Donald Trump keeps Vice President Kamala Harris' name in his mouth out of fear of losing the upcoming election. As Harris closed out the four-day Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a rousing speech Thursday night, Trump attempted to negate everything she said.Read more...

If you were still curious about why rapper Jadakiss was sitting down during The Lox's recent NPR Tiny Desk Concert or why he was moving around with a cane during their set at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture last month-then boy, do I have some news for you.Read more...

As the crowd cheered and the balloons fell on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, it became harder to deny that the energy around Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is unlike anything this country has seen in a long time.Read more...

Ohio Sen. JD Vance surely put the cringe" in cringey" after an exchange between him and Georgia donut shop workers has now gone viral.

CHICAGO: The Root spoke to Black attendees at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to ask which part of Vice President Kamala Harris' historic nomination acceptance speech stood out to them the most-and they had a lot to say.

It seems as if Katherine Jackson, mother of the late Michael Jackson, just can't win when it comes the legal dispute between her and her son's estate. And thanks to a recent court ruling, it looks she definitively won't.

This is why you can't believe everything you see on the internet! So the rumors were false, and Beyonce was NOT in Chicago to perform at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) after all.

No offense to the 46 male presidents the United States has had in its nearly 250-year history, but one of the most exciting things about the possibility of a woman in the White House (for a fashion-lover, at least) is that we'll finally get a little more than boring blue suits at those press conferences.