Music
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The Root’s Best Albums By Black Artists in 2025
As the year comes to its end, we at The Root wanted to shine a light on what we think were the best albums of 2025.
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These Are the Trailblazing Black Music Icons Who Walked So Today’s Biggest Stars Could Run!
Even Michael Jackson drew inspiration from other icons who came before him and laid the blueprint. Lets take a look at who and many more!
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Do You Know the Story of Doug E. Fresh, the Human Beat Box Known for Shaping Hip-Hop’s Golden Era?
Known as the human beatbox, rapper Doug E. Fresh created a signature style that dominated hip-hop in the mid-1980s.
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The Most Iconic Album Covers By Black Female R&B Artists
From Grace Jones to Beyonce to Diana Ross, we’re looking at some of our favorite album covers by Black female artists.
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Here’s a Full Timeline on How Nicki Minaj Slowly Started Turning MAGA
For everyone confused on why Nicki Minaj is now supporting MAGA and Trump… Here’s a full breakdown of the madness.
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Why Blue Ivy is the Only Reason Beyoncé Won This Grammy
Steve Carless tells the story of how Blue Ivy convinced Beyoncé to record “Brown Skin Girl.”
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Brandy’s Emotional Onstage Moment During ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour Has Fans In Their Feelings
During a stop on “The Boy Is Mine” Tour, Brandy shared an unexpected, emotional moment that had fans and social media all in their feelings.
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While Linda Perry and Nicki Minaj’s Mashup Takes Over the Internet — Nicki is Ghost
Rapper Nicki Minaj and popular rock singer Linda Perry are taking over the timelines thanks to a mega-viral moment. And you’ve got to see why!
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How Color Me Badd Went From 1990s R&B Hitmakers to Broken Boy Band
In the early 1990s, Color Me Badd were R&B hitmakers, but issues within the group ended their success and caused a rift in their long-time friendship.
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Social Media’s On Fire Over Tamar’s Awkward Verzuz Interaction With Brother-In-Law Birdman, and She Responds!
Fans were vibing to the nostalgic hits from Cash Money and No Limit until they found themselves saying, “Toni, come get your sister Tamar.”