Music
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New Development In Drew Dixon’s Longstanding Legal Battle With L.A. Reid
Music exec Drew Dixon is speaking out about her years-long legal battle with her former boss L.A. Reid, whom she accused of sexual assault in 2023.
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15 Most Influential Black Music Artist From Philly
From Boyz II Men to Patti LaBelle, we explore the most influential artists that put the city of Brotherly Love on the map.
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From Gambling Rumors to Grammy Awards: Bruno Mars’ 10-Year Journey Toward His Highly-Anticipated New Album!
After a nearly 10-year drought of solo music, Bruno Mars is dropping a new album! Here’s everything he’s been up to in the meantime.
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Donnie McClurkin Breaks Silence Following Young Man’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Decades after revealing personal struggles with his sexuality, Pastor Donnie McClurkin has been sued for allegedly sexually abusing a man.
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Stylist Tells The Fascinating Story Behind Brandy’s Iconic Braids
How Celebrity Stylist Chuckie Amos turned Brandy’s braids into a cultural revolution.
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Atlanta Nightlife Insiders Respond to 21 Savage’s Claim That the City’s Club Scene ‘Grooms’ Children
The Root spoke to Atlanta insiders about whether the city’s club scene is really “grooming” the youth like 21 Savage claimed.
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Inside the Life of Mathew Knowles, The Man Who Was Behind The Success of Beyoncé
We’re looking at the story of entrepreneur, music executive and Beyoncé and Solange’s dad, Mathew Knowles.
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The Flyest Fashions From Brandy and Monica’s ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour!
Brandy and Monica have finally given the people what they wanted and gone on tour. And now, those same people are showing up and slaying their fits!
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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!