Why Young Money Records Had the Biggest Fall-Off in Hip-Hop History
The Wild TikTok Theory About Teyana Taylor’s Meteoric Rise—and the Sudden Fade of Exes Iman Shumpert and Aaron Pierre
Brandon Scott Shuts Down Reporter After Questions About His Pricey Executive SUV
Jamal Bryant Responds After White Pastor Disrupts His Church Service
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Black America Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk
After weeks of being suspected of “turning MAGA,” Nicki Minaj joining hands with Charlie Kirk’s widow and praising Trump has Black folks outraged.
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A Peek at Mariah Carey’s Fly Real Estate Portfolio
Ever wondered where Mariah “Queen of Christmas” Carey unwinds after a busy holiday season? Take a peek inside the many homes she’s owned over the years.
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Candace Owens’ MAGA Flip-Flops, White House Chief of Staff’s Tea On Trump’s Inner Circle, Nicki Minaj Picks a Fight With Gavin Newsom, Atlanta DA Fani Willis Testifies About Romance With Nathan Wade, Stacey Abrams Speaks to The Root and More Political News From the Week
No need to wonder what you missed this week in politics! The Root has you covered with the latest political news!
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From Chicago to Decatur, These Cities Are Now One Step Closer to Reparations
Outside of just Maryland, there are plenty of cities around the country dedicated to delivering reparations to the descendants of slavery.
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How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans
Trump’s vengeance isn’t just about targeting Black leaders, but the calculated plan to bankrupt Black families while criminalizing our leaders.
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Black Internet is Hot Over What Ice Spice Wore to a Kids’ Film Premiere
Fans and TikTok creators slammed Ice Spice’s sheer red-carpet look, calling it inappropriate for a children’s film and labeling it a calculated PR stunt.
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The Biggest New York City News Stories of 2025
Before we close the books on 2025, we’re looking back at some of the biggest news stories that went down in New York City this year.
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Trump Just Got Ultra-Petty With His Latest White House Décor Changes
President Donald Trump’s latest White House decorating project has folks online calling him “embarrassing.”
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How Black America is Building Wealth and Preserving History Despite Challenging Times
2025 hinged on Black people preserving our own history and building wealth when the government failed… and we definitely aced the assignment!
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All About Kimora Lee Simmons and Her ‘Life In The Fab Lane’
Kimora Lee Simmons’ hit 2000s show ‘Kimora: Life In The Fab Lane’ came back to the TV screens this December.