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Roc Nation CEO Breaks Silence on Decision to Choose Kendrick Lamar Over Lil Wayne For Super Bowl Show
Several hip-hop fans on social media felt that Lil Wayne should’ve been chosen over Lamar.
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AI Chatbot Predicts the Black Artists Who Could Bring Home a Grammy
The Root asked Groq to give its best guess about which Black artists will clean up at the Grammys.
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Rappers And Artists Who Are Still Supporting Donald Trump
As the president starts his second term, these emcees are letting their allegiance be known.
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TikTok Husbands Are Recreating Aaron Pierre’s Viral ‘That’s Mufasa’ Spirit Tunnel Walk, SC Woman Hits Scratch Ticket Jackpot, A Look Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Homes, Bo Jackson’s Bombshell Family Extortion Case And More
A roundup of The Root's most unforgettable culture stories.
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Black Folks Are Furious That Snoop Dogg is Performing at a Pre-Inauguration Event, But They Shouldn’t Be Surprised
We hope that the check he gets is worth the price of his soul.
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Drake’s Label UMG Responds to His Lawsuit With the Most Obvious Clapback Ever…and So Does Black Twitter
Universal Music Group is not afraid of the Toronto rapper's lawsuit and is willing to "vigorously defend this litigation."
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The Mystery Of Why So Many of These Black Superstars Hail From Racially-Charged South Carolina… Explained
From Viola Davis to Charlamagne Tha God, there is a good reason why troubled South Carolina is home to Black excellence.
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More Famous Songs by White People That Black Artists Sang Better
Beatles, Radiohead, and Dolly Parton are great singers, but Black artists like Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, and Dionne Warwick covered their hits and— ate!
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The Root’s Picks for the Top Entertainers; Movies; TV Series; Breakout Artists; Music Performances of the Year
We breakdown our picks for the best Black entertainment of 2024.