'R-E-S-P-E-C-T': Aretha Created a Women’s Anthem Out of a Song Written for a Man
If you grew up a lover of soul music, you know that today, Aug. 16, 2018, is a day to honor the memory of the…
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To Queen Aretha, You Are Appreciated. Rest in Power
Like many people, hip-hop was my entryway to a lot of the music I know and love today. Through the use of samples, I…
The Queen of Soul Reigns Supreme: Our Top 6 Aretha Franklin Live Performances
It may seem like a fool’s errand to try and pick the top live performances of Aretha Franklin’s storied career, which…
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Has Died at 76
Aretha Franklin, the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer who inspired countless generations of singers and whose powerful,…
Don’t Come For Cardi Unless She Sends For You, Bih!
As the resident Cardi B stan here at The Root, I fully understand that not everyone is here for her, and not everyone…
Doja Cat's 'Bitch, I'm A Cow' Is The Song You Never Knew You Needed
Amala Zandile Dlamini is a 22-year-old Los Angeles based rapper, who goes by the name of “Doja Cat.” On Tuesday, she…
Royalty Recognizes Royalty: Beyoncé Dedicates Detroit On The Run II Concert to Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
You know our collective hearts stopped on Monday when reports started circulating that the iconic Queen of Soul, Aretha…
Cardi B's 1st Postpartum Performance Will Be at the Mala Luna Festival in October
Cardi B fans rejoice! The new mom has announced her first performance after giving birth to her daughter Kulture, and…
That 'In My Feelings' Cameo from NOLA Bounce Legend Big Freedia? She Was the One Who Set That Up
It can be said Big Freedia, the iconic, bounce music artist whose signature delivery has popped up on songs from the…
MC Lyte Talks Racial Bias, Female Rap Beef and the Longevity of Hip-Hop
MC Lyte recently performed with a nostalgic lineup at the Cincinnati Music Festival, proving once again that black…
How Much Do You Love Your Faves? You Still Can't Beat This 18-Year-Old Who Allegedly Tried to Steal a Plane to Go to Rap Concert
Listen, I love Beyoncé as much as the next red-blooded person, but after sitting in traffic for a measly two to three …
Phylicia Rashad Proves She's Still an Iconic Black Mom in Drake's 'In My Feelings' Video
It’s no understatement to say that Drake knows how to leverage a viral moment—or give shine where it’s deserved. After…
Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal Show Off Their MC Skills on ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’
I’m going to start this off by urging you to go to the movie theater and see Blindspotting if you haven’t already. It…
Cardi B Announces She Is Choosing Motherhood Over the Bruno Mars Tour
When we first learned Cardi B was pregnant, we were told her plan was to have her baby, take six weeks off to rest and…
The Choir That Performed at the Royal Wedding Got a Record Deal With Sony
Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, who performed at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have signed a…
Hold Up: Is a New Beyoncé Album Really Coming to Netflix?
Rumors are swirling that Beyoncé’s next visual album could be hitting Netflix—but should we believe them?
10 Music Biopics I'd Really Like To See
On Nov. 2, 2018, Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic about the group Queen, but mostly about the Freddie Mercury, hits…
We Listened to R. Kelly's New 19-Minute Song, 'I Admit,' So You Don't Have to
Early Monday morning, a new R. Kelly track, “I Admit” dropped on SoundCloud, where the singer addresses the allegations…
Offset of Migos Arrested for Gun Possession and Hit With 4 Charges: Report
Rapper Offset of rap trio Migos (and recent proud papa of Kulture Kiari with wife Cardi B) was reportedly arrested for…
'Atlanta's Eiffel Tower': 2 Chainz Vies to Save His Iconic Pink Trap House From Demolition
2 Chainz said he might holler at Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to stop the owner of the little wooden pink “trap”…
