Watch: 'Rent Is Too Damn High' Rap Video

April 24, 2013

Remember Jimmy McMillan? This is his latest. 

5 Reasons Not to Write Off Tyler Perry's Latest

If you're not a fan of the director, don't worry. Temptation is different.

All About Race in America

The Root Recommends: A weekend of panels, performances and discussions at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center.

Make It Last Forever: 3 Couples on Black Love

We asked different married folks to share how they keep their love bonds going strong.

Gospel Trio Delivers on Moving 13-Song Set

The Root Recommends: Get an Understanding, an a cappella album from Mississippi trio the Como Mamas.

'Dear Mandela' and More Must-See AfroPoP Docs

The Root Recommends: The African Diaspora film series' fifth season, hosted by Gabourey Sidibe.

Singer José James Tours With Smooth New Music

The Root Recommends: No Beginning No End, the genre-stretching album from a rising soul star.

After Prison, Now What?

The Root Recommends: Redemption, for Colored Boys, a Web series about one man's journey.

Watch: 'The Root 100' Show Marathon on ASPiRE

The Root Recommends: Back-to-back episodes featuring select honorees from 2012's list of influencers.

'Rescue Me' Singer Fontella Bass Dies at 72

The St. Louis, Mo., soul singer died as a result of complications from a heart attack, says her daughter.