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A Black Man Sips on Lindsey Graham’s Fake Tears For Herschel Walker
Graham got deep in his feelings over Walker's U.S. Senate runoff. It's all BS.
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adidas Confirms $250M Expected Drop In Profit After Ye Debacle
It also gave hints about the future of Yeezy shoes.
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![Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29194818/eba3bb08e17c2f11ca1ed439f19dc41f-1-300x202.png)
Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]
He never gave a formal apology for his obviously offensive performance.
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Kanye West Continues to Attack George Floyd’s Family Amid Weekend Full of Hateful Social Media Posts
The Grammy-winner also found himself as the butt of the joke on SNL.
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The Threat of An Inclusive American Theatre
I have received death threats and must travel with security detail, all because I want our industry to be more diverse and inclusive.
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![People and Companies That Have Cancelled Kanye West [Updated]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25102215/51c298fbac1cee0ea4b3bce2923f4dfc-300x169.jpg)
People and Companies That Have Cancelled Kanye West [Updated]
A lot of people have it in for Kanye West, thanks in large part to controversial comments he’s made over the last month.
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Penn State University Does Away With Plans For Its Racial Justice Center
President Neeli Bendapudi has said the university will instead do what it can to enhance existing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Utah Deputy Tries to Catch Black Suspect While Wielding a Lasso
The officer said later they were just making a joke.
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![Down Bad: Adidas Drops Kanye West, Which Got Him Dropped From Billionaire Status [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/0cab423738e1afd5883862e4f07f10d0-300x224.jpg)
Down Bad: Adidas Drops Kanye West, Which Got Him Dropped From Billionaire Status [Update]
Ye's fortune takes a massive hit after the loss of his biggest partnership