Music
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The Root Staff Reacts To The 2023 Grammys Big Wins, Best Looks & More
There were some well-deserved wins and one painful snub we just had to talk about.
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How TikTok Drove the Love Behind Beyoncé’s “Cuff It”
A simple dance challenge took the song to a whole new level.
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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Surprises Just Keep On Coming
The headliner is reportedly set to announce a comeback tour very soon.
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Dear Ticketmaster, You Have One Job: Do Not Screw Up These Beyoncé Tickets—Or Else
I’m usually not one to make threats against any one person, brand, or entity, but don’t make me summon the Senate or the Beyhive!
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Missy Elliott Becomes 1st Female Hip-Hop Artist Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The rapper joins Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius in the star-studded 2023 class
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World Stop: Beyoncé Ushers in Black History Month With Official Renaissance World Tour Announcement
The 43-stop tour starts in Europe later this spring before taking a turn to the U.S. in July.
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A Look Back At Tupac Shakur’s “Keep Ya Head Up” On Its 30th Anniversary
Tupac was rapping about respect for Black women before it was in vogue in this episode of UR FAV TRAK.
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The Tracklist for Smokey Robinson’s GASMS Proves He’s Really Bout That Life
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is set to drop his first new album in nine years. But we gotta talk about this tracklist.
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Akon Says Women Should Know Their ‘Role.’ We Say: Who Asked You?
In case you were wondering about Akon’s thoughts on women’s rights, look no further.