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The Life, Times and Villain Era of Soul Legend Bobby Womack
This summer marks a decade since Womack’s death, which is why we’re looking back at the life and career of a talented singer and musician with a troubled backstory.
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How Bobby Womack’s Marriage to His Mentor’s Widow Ended His Career, The Painful Accident That Took Al Green Back to Church, The Accident That Changed Teddy Pendergrass’s Life, The Sylvers: A Tragic Story of One of The Most Talented Family Musical Acts, Bobby Caldwell’s Voice Fooled Black Folks for Decades, Barry White Left His Loves to Fight for His Estate, Don Cornelius: The Man Who Brought Soul Music to America
We’re looking back at some of the most scandalous stories in R&B and soul music history.
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Ron Isley Finally Lets Us Know Who He’s Singing About in ‘Choosey Lover’ and the Internet is Talking
A clip of Isley switching out the lyrics of his hit song to name check a “friend” has gone viral.
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15 Crimes That Nearly Ruined The Christmas Season
Abandoned children, assassinated singers, Waffle House brawls – Christmas brings out the worst in some folk.
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These Real Black Horror Stories Will Creep You Out This Halloween Season
Unsolved cold cases, mysterious disappearances… your favorite horror may have been played out in these true crime stories.
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The Blackest Songs From the 2024 DNC Roll Call
Night two of the Democratic National Convention was a party, featuring a DJ spinning classic hit songs and a surprise performance.
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White Folks Have Been Listening to T-Pain’s Country Music, But It’s A Secret: ‘I’ll Just Take The Check, Bro’
The star opened up about his struggles with racism in the music industry on social media.
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19 Horror Stories That Ruined The Holiday
The worst crimes imaginable happened near Christmastime.
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6 Reasons Leslie Odom Jr. is The Root 100’s “Stage and Style” Honoree
All of the reasons we can’t wait to have Leslie Odom Jr. at The Root 100 on Dec. 5 in New York.
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Biden and Harris Throw a Juneteenth Celebration to Remember on the White House South Lawn
Method man, Ledisi and Jennifer Hudson were among the star-studded guests at the Juneteenth celebration.