Music
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Everything About Chaka Khan, The Queen of Funk With a Checkered Career
This is How The legendary funk and R&B singer overcame addiction and personal tragedy and landed in the Hall of Fame
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More Male Rappers With Elite Face Cards, Including LL Cool J and Kendrick Lamar
A now viral tweet has us all looking at rappers who could go toe-to-toe when it comes to the Handsome Olympics. And we’ve got out list compiled and ready, let’s take a look!
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Early Black Music Awards Contenders For 2025
These acts will, at the very least, be in the audience for the 2026 Grammys, and some will certainly walk away with a trophy!
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15 Songs to Clean Your Home to This Fall
From Maxwell’s greatest breakup song to Kirk Franklin’s legendary gospel track, The Root’s cleaning playlist includes some of the many songs to tap into the next time you pick up a mop.
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Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Anniversary With Tight Lyrics You Know The Words To …
As hip-hop celebrates 52 years on August 11, we’re listing the genre’s most unforgettable lyrics.
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15 New York Artists Who Built the Blueprint for Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B
New York’s influence on music runs deep. From Nas and Jay-Z to Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey, these artists’ New York roots shaped the culture’s sound.
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Why Solange’s ‘A Seat at the Table’ Hits Even Better After Nine Years
From the very first note, Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” felt like it was made for us.
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Lauryn Hill Finally Reveals the Real, Detailed Reason Why She’s Always Late to Her Shows
Lauryn Hill’s tardiness dates back to before 2016. But shockingly, the singer hasn’t changed her ways for this one reason, she says.
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The Complicated Story of Jazz Legend Miles Davis
In honor of what would have been Miles Davis’ 100th birthday this year, we’re looking back at the complicated life of the jazz legend.
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James Brown Died On Christmas Day: Here’s His Fascinating Story
The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 25, 2006. From his hit songs to his legal woes, we’re looking at the life of Soul Brother Number One