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Metro Boomin’s Drake Diss ‘BBL Drizzy’ Is Causing Some Big Problems

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Outside of Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast, the biggest winner from the rap battle of the century was Metro Boomin. When Drake told the talented producer to “shut up and make some drums,” Metro did just that and created the most popular diss of the year outside of DJ Mustard’s “Not Like Us.” – Noah A. McGee Read More

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Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Tupac’s $ 1 Million Ring

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As if getting 17,000 people at “The Pop Out” to repeatedly dance on Drake’s grave while performing “Not Like Us” five times in a row wasn’t enough, Kendrick Lamar revealed what it would take for him to “respect” the Toronto superstar. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Tina Knowles Says Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Solange Look Just Like This Relative…What Do You Think?

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It’s no secret that Tina Knowles loves her family. Her social media footprint is full of pictures and words of love and support for her children and grandchildren. Now, just in time for Father’s Day, Knowles showed a little of that love to the man she calls, “Daddy.” – Angela Johnson Read More

‘New Jack City’s’ Christopher Williams Finally Addresses The Salacious Diddy Rumors

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Christopher Williams is setting the record straight about all this sex-with-Diddy mess. The singer recently appeared on “Willie D Live,” where he opened up about various rumors throughout his career — specifically addressing and denying allegations by singer Jaguar Wright that he engaged in sexual activities with Sean “Diddy” Combs to land a record deal. – Jared Alexander Read More

Story of Tupac’s ‘Crown’ Ring, Central in Drake – Kendrick Lamar Beef

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Who would’ve thought that a ring created by Tupac Shakur in 1996 would be the source of such deep contention nearly 30 years later? However, due to the parties involved and their outward dislike of each other, it’s been one of the most talked about topics in music over the past two months. – Noah A. McGee Read More

How Did Drake Piss Off Kendrick Lamar and the Entire West Coast? We Have Answers

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Hating on Drake and his entire persona is extremely popular right now and there is only one person to thank, Kendrick Lamar.

His diss track, “Not Like Us,” has you united haters of the 6 God in a way unlike anything we’ve ever seen in hip-hop. But in another sense, it’s also rekindled a unique kinship with California and the entire West Coast. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Top Memorable Moments at BET Awards Over the Years

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With the 2024 BET Awards just days away, The Root thought it would be a perfect time to look back at some of the iconic moments from the show that fans are still talking about to this day. We’re talking jaw-dropping performances, emotional tributes, and incredible speeches. We have it all! So let’s get things started with… – Noah A. McGee Read More

Black Internet Reacts to Comedian Gary Owen Admitting to Using the N-Word

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It’s ridiculous that we have to keep saying this, but white people absolutely cannot say the N-word. It doesn’t matter how many Black friends and family you have. We don’t care if you’re just singing along with a song, or quoting your favorite movie. Even if you’re saying how awful you think the word is, there are no circumstances under which you are allowed to use that word. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Susan Heyward on Season Four of ‘The Boys’

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‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor

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Producers of “The Bachelor” are finally addressing the big racism elephant in the room. In a new interview with LA Times, the team behind one of the world’s biggest reality TV franchises acknowledges a “vicious cycle” of racism that has plagued the series and its subsequent spin-offs. – Jared Alexander Read More

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