Diddy’s Son About To Spill Tea in Controversial Reality Show, Rick Ross and His Car Collection, Black Twitter Angry About Grammys and Its Tyla Decision, Jaden Smith Clarifies His ‘Weirdness,’ 50 Cent Explains Diddy Beef—And More

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Diddy’s Son Created A Reality Show About His Family Drama, But Some Fans Say He Needs to Sit Down

BERLIN, GERMANY – APRIL 24: Quincy Brown, son of P. Diddy, during the “To Berlin and Beyond with Montblanc: Reconnect To The World” launch event at Metropol Theater on April 24, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Getty Images Gisela Schober

As Sean “Diddy” Combs sits in prison awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, some fans are concerned about the impact the swarm of media attention will have on his seven children, who range in age from 1 to 33. But one of Combs’ kids is leaning into the spotlight right now, and some fans are not feeling it. – Angela Johnson Read More

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The Grammys Made a Surprising Decision About Tyla and Black Twitter is Not Happy About It

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With nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced Friday, Nov. 8, controversy about which albums are eligible in which categories has ramped up…especially as it pertains to South African phenom Tyla. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Jaden Smith Has Always Been ‘Weird,’ But He Finally Explains Exactly Why

Jaden Smith arrives for the 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, October 19, 2024. Photo: Getty Images VALERIE MACON / AFP

Jaden Smith is keeping it a buck about his off-kilter behavior over the years.

It’s no secret that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s son has been in the headlines over the years about everything from his eclectic fashion sense to his own music. Seemingly every member of the Smith family has had their moment(s) of scrutiny at one time or another. And while the 26-year-old very rarely takes the time out to address the chatter, it appears he had a change of heart over the weekend. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Social Media Believes Diddy Sold Out Abercrombie’s Former CEO, Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges

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The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The very same charges are being held against rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs leading some to speculate if the rapper threw the fashion giant under the bus. – Kalyn Womack Read More

What Really Happened to the Former ‘Hamilton’ Broadway Dancer Who’s Been Missing for Weeks?

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Zelig Williams is a technically trained dancer with performing credits on some of the biggest Broadway’s musicals like “Hamilton” and “MJ The Experience.” He went missing Oct. 3, and now everyone wants to know what really happened. – Phenix S Halley Read More

50 Cent Reveals the Real Reason Behind His Years-Long Beef With Diddy

Sean “Diddy” Combs, left; 50 Cent. Photo: Getty Images Denise Truscello/WireImage for Universal Music Group

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is getting all the way real about his disdain for Sean “Diddy” Combs. For context, the two haven’t seen eye-to-eye since 2006 when 50 dropped his diss track “The Bomb” and insinuated that Diddy had a hand in the late rapper Biggie’s death back in 1997. It’s been non-stop trolling ever since. – Shanelle Genai Read More

The Shocking, Sad Thing Marlon Wayans Tried on His Trans Child Before They Transitioned

Marlon Wayans attends Funny Is Money: A Conversation With One Of The World’s Most Successful Comedy Icons: Marlon Wayans on October 17, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Marlon Wayans is opening up and getting all the way real about how he came to accept his transgender child, Kai.

Speaking to Neal Brennan in a new interview for his “Blocks Podcast,” Wayans revealed that before he got to a good place of acceptance with his son, he tried a popular yet outdated method of conversion therapy on his child to keep them from transitioning: hypnosis. – Shanelle Genai Read More

18 Photos of Rapper Rick Ross’ Massive Custom Car Collection

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Every time you hear Rick Ross reference a Mercedes Maybach, Rolls Royce or Bentley in his songs, just know he’s not just yapping – he’s referring to his own insane car collection. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Daymond John Shares Secrets to Success With Black Business Owners

Daymond John sits down with The Root to talk about his Black Entrepreneurs Day and Season 16 of Shark Tank.

The Men of ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Talk About Season 8 Surprises

From what happened to Gary to other plot twists, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, and Brian Jordan Jr. sit down with The Root to talk about their hit show.

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