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The Root 100 honoree Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson saw a monkey wrench thrown in his burgeoning film empire in Shreveport, La. The Louisiana House of Representatives decided to eliminate its $150 million tax incentive for TV and film production, eliminating much of the benefit that Fif hoped for when he established the… Read more…
50 Cent’s 5 Most Business-Savvy Moves in 2024 Read More »
This has been a banner year for Black Excellence. Whether it’s politics, entertainment, science, or business, Black folks have dominated the culture. We’re celebrating all that we’ve achieved this year with the 2024 Root 100. There is no shortage of legends, pioneers, influencers and rising political stars to honor… Read more…
The Most Influential African Americans of 2024: The Root 100 Read More »
The Recording Academy has unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, showcasing the diversity, innovation, and exceptional artistry of today’s music scene. Beyoncé leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed by Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift, each securing prominent places with
We’re jumping full steam into awards season with the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards. For everyone who said the great rap beef of 2024 would hurt hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar would like a word. He garnered seven nods, with his “Not Like Us” up for both Record and Song of the Year. Just in case
2025 Grammys: Andre 3000, Brandy, Monica, Tyla: The Black Snubs and Surprises Read More »
For what might be the first time this year, Drake has publicly encountered a person he thought was a good friend but was, in actuality, a close ally to the man he was beefing with: Kendrick Lamar. Read more…
During this 2024 election season, former President Obama has been seen in the public eye more than any other political figure (besides Kamala Harris and Donald Trump). But he hasn’t just talked about getting to the polls and voting — he’s made time to give his two cents on pop culture. Read more…
WATCH: Barack Obama Gives His Thoughts On the ‘Big 3:’ Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Read More »
As we approach The Root 100 celebration of 2024, it’s important we acknowledge some of our previous honorees and answer your looming question: “Where are they now?” Read more…
The Root 100: Where Are They Now? Read More »
Former President Barack Obama has a well-documented history of catching folks off guard by breaking out into song at a podium. There was that time he sang “Amazing Grace” at the funeral for South Carolina Sen. Clementa Pinckney. Or when he sang Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” at the Apollo Theater in New York. Read
Kendrick Lamar has had a year for the ages. The Compton MC not only won one of the most-anticipated rap beefs in recent memory, but he also announced that he would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, becoming the first rapper to do so as a solo act. Read more…
Kendrick Lamar Finally Opens Up About the True Meaning of ‘Not Like Us’ Read More »
If you’re going to a Halloween party this year, you want to make sure your costume is both unique and timely. Luckily, with the Paris Olympics, the endless rap beef and popular movies and TV series, 2024 has been full of memorable moments that will make for great costumes. Some of these you can probably
Dress up As These Black Celebs During Halloween 2024 Read More »
