The Root

Folks May Be Tired of Mo’Nique Calling Out Tyler Perry, But Here’s Why She Shouldn’t Stop

Mo’Nique is taking the time once again to air out her longstanding grievances with Tyler Perry leaving many to wonder if and when she’ll give up on her quest for justice from the Hollywood mogul. But ...

How NBA Star AIlen Iverson Blew His Riches, But This One Hidden Miracle Kept His Bag Flowing

During his peak in the early 2000s, Allen Iverson was one of the most popular and influential athletes in American sports. Almost singlehandedly, he brought hip-hop culture to the NBA and made every s...

The Irony! You Won’t Believe What Happened to Jim Jones Right In the Middle of His Livestream

This is why you can’t take just anyone to the hood! Rapper Jim Jones might be far removed from the hardships of growing up in New York City, but recently, the Harlem rapper returned back to his stoppi...

This 5-Year-Old Nonverbal Georgia Boy Hopped Over His Home Balcony and Disappeared, With Heartbreaking Results

You may have seen flyers of this boy, 5-year-old Indi Bullock, on your social media pages last week. Local Georgia police posted his picture, desperately asking for the public’s help in locating him a...

Cryptic Facebook Post Ahead of Wife’s Alleged Slaying of Husband Leaves Questions of Potential Motive

Whether there were issues between Philadelphia couple Jordan and Danielle Baxter was unclear a few weeks ago. However, it was clear something went awfully wrong after Mr. Baxter was found dead outside...

Kanye West Comes for Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend and More in Shocking Interview

Everyone’s favorite— or not so much— controversial Chicago rapper is back with another attempt to stir up trouble in the industry. Kanye “Ye” West sat down… or really stood up the entire time...

Doc Reveals Shocking Facts You Didn’t Know About Eddie Murphy, Denzel, Tiffany Haddish and Other Black Celebs

Could you imagine anyone other than Whoopi Goldberg in “Sister Act?” What about seeing Eddie Murphy in Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X?” If those questions intrigue you, then Apple TV+ new documentary, “Number...

Theories On What Erykah Badu Was Trying To Say With That Outrageous Outfit

Erykah Badu just made quite the statement with her latest fashion look, but the internet isn’t so sure exactly what that statement is just yet. The “Next Lifetime” singer attended Billboard’s Women in...

Trump’s Team Cut Amber Ruffin From White House Correspondents’ Dinner For This Super Petty Reason

Uh oh… It seems President Donald Trump couldn’t take the heat, so he’s forcing comedian Amber Ruffin out his kitchen! Ruffin was set to appear at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner. T...