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Nelly and Ashanti: An Evolution of Their Love Story
The two music icons have come together at last, and we're looking back at their long journey to each other.
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Worst Black Fashion Trainwrecks of 2024
Doja Cat, The Rock and E-40 are among the stars who served up head-scratching looks at major events this year.
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Why Plies Is Suing Several Heavy-Hitter Rap Artists, Including Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B
The rapper and internet personality accused Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and many others of stealing a beat in a new lawsuit.
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Black Frontier Airlines Pilot Gets Arrested In Houston, Sonya Massey’s Shooter Shares Thoughts On Her Last Words, New York Prosecutor Tries To Meet With 12-Year-Old Boy, Teenage Girl Accused Of Setting Up Classmate’s Killing
A recap of the Root's best and most viral news stories from the week.
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Akon Scooped Up Land in Senegal For a $6 Billion Wakanda-Like City, But the Country is Calling Him Out For Shenanigans
Four years after announcing his plans for a Wakanda-inspired city, the "Locked Up" singer is being told to get to work or risk losing the land
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WATCH: Tyrese Leaves in the Middle of His Own Concert, But What Spooked Him??
The talented R&B singer and actor left in the middle of his live show to avoid being served.
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50 and Fresh: The Best Moments from ‘A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were among the highlights at The Recording Academy’s tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
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Here’s Why Other Inmates Didn’t Insult Oprah Winfrey Around Suge Knight
The Death Row Records co-founder revealed how he defended the media mogul’s name while behind bars.
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What’s Stopping Chris Brown From Being the ‘Next Michael Jackson?’ Akon Has a Theory
The Konvicted singer explained why he thinks the 'Kiss, Kiss' artist could be the next megastar.
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Suge Knight Is Hosting a Podcast From Prison?!
Knight's podcast, titled Collect Calls With Suge Knight, will debut on October 31.