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Who Was Diddy’s Harlem ‘drug lord?’ Father, Melvin Combs

As more and more people watch Diddy’s new Netflix documentary, many are asking questions about his notorious father. So let’s get into it!

Ben Crump Secures Staggering $779M Wrongful Death Verdict in Landslide Victory for Black Family

After 83 Years of Marriage This Black Couple Holds The Record, But We May Never See a Stat Like That Again

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Dish on What It Takes to be True Bad Boys

Samuel L. Jackson, John David and Malcolm Washington on ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Family and Legacy

Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

Morris Chestnut Tells Us What Song Always Gets Him to the Dance Floor and What You Better Not Bring to a Party at His House

3 Ways to Think Like a Businessman, According to Executive Walter Davis

The Real Story Behind the Woman Everyone Identified as ‘Juror 160’ From the Diddy Netflix Doc

This woman has gone viral for a photo she took with Diddy more than 15 years ago. Here’s how it connects to the Netflix doc and how everyone has it all wrong.

The Story of Jasmine Crockett’s Political Journey From Local Politics to an Historic Senate Run

These Little-Known Black History Facts Are Sure to Shock You

Busta Rhymes Runs Up on Content Creator Who Said He Looks Like Tracy Morgan — and It’s Not Pretty

A Peek Inside The Root 100 Party’s Swag Bag

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Wait…Is Idris Elba About to Retire From Acting for Good??

Idris Elba has captured the hearts of millions of women over the course of his Hollywood career, but will it all be coming to an end soon? Let’s talk about it!