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Cardi B Desperately Wants To Collaborate With Rihanna But Her Fear Of ‘Sounding Stupid’ Is Holding The Rapper Back

The road to Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album hasn’t been smooth. At one point, the “Enough (Miami)” rapper even contemplated quitting music. But with the warm reception from her latest tracks, including the Missy Elliott-approved “Like What (Freestyle),” things are taking shape. With several collaborations (Shakira, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, GloRilla, Flo Milli, and more) […]

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Black Celebrity Entrepreneurs Who Make More From Their Side Hustles

Photo: Harry How (Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has spent most of retirement investing in real estate development around L.A., specifically in Black communities. Of course, he can’t stay away from the sports world, acquiring stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, MLS’s Los Angeles FC and the […]

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Beyoncé and Rihanna? Guess Which R&B Diva Coco Gauff Wants to Have Dinner With

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: Coco Gauff of the United States plays a forehand against Clara Burel of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2024 in Indian Wells, California.Photo: Clive Brunskill (Getty Images) Tennis phenom Coco Gauff just proved that she’s […]

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Weekend Culture Roundup March 09, 2024

Lloyd Dong Jr. and Ron Dong stand in front of their childhood home. Screenshot: Facebook Just across the bay from San Diego, Coronado, California, is a community known for beautiful beaches. But in the 1930s, it was also known as a community that wasn’t exactly welcoming to families of color. The Dongs, a Chinese American […]

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Fans Think Rihanna is hiding a Baby bump, Peek Inside the House Billy Porter had to Sale, Oprah Wants to Discuss Ozempic and More News for The Culture

Lloyd Dong Jr. and Ron Dong stand in front of their childhood home. Screenshot: Facebook Just across the bay from San Diego, Coronado, California, is a community known for beautiful beaches. But in the 1930s, it was also known as a community that wasn’t exactly welcoming to families of color. The Dongs, a Chinese American […]

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Rihanna, Oprah, Jay-Z and the Billionaire Nigerians: Stories on How Black Billionaires Built Their Fortune

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Billionaire Nigerians, Richest Black Americans, Rihanna Becomes Youngest Billionaire and More

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Billionaire Nigerians, Richest Black Americans, Rihanna Becomes Youngest Billionaire and More Ways

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Here’s Why Rihanna Is a Billionaire and Her Peers Aren’t

Even if you’re in your “abolish all billionaires” bag, it’s kinda tough to apply that to Rihanna: How could you not want to see her win big? ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Star Folake Olowofoyeku Sings Queen’s“Bohemian Rhapsody”, Reveals Funniest Castmate Off English In our on-going series on Black business, we take a look at how Ri-Ri […]

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There Is A Big Boss Reason Why Rihanna Just Performed a Multi-Million Dollar Concert in India

Earlier, we told you about Rihanna’s multi-million-dollar payday to perform at a pre-wedding party for the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Now, some are suggesting the “We Found Love” singer’s decision to take the gig was less about the music and more of a calculated business move. Small Town Horror Story: The Shopping Cart […]

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Fans Call Rihanna’s Performance at Billionaire’s Bash ‘Lazy’ but Some Theorize She Was Hiding Something

Besides her record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance in 2023, it’s been over five years since fans have seen pop princess Rihanna perform live on stage. And we’re not even going to talk about the last time she dropped new music – although I guess she has been raising children and running a fashion and beauty […]

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People Are Starved For Recent Videos Of Rihanna Performing Music, So These Clips From A Billionaire’s Wedding Party Will Have To Do

Rihanna’s last public performance was the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show on February 12, 2023. Entering the show, people desperately hoped that Rihanna would announce a forthcoming album or tour — or something — during the show. Instead, she revealed her second pregnancy and has not announced any follow-up to 2016’s ANTI. (Although […]

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Celeb Black Women with Bustling Business

Rihanna attends the FENTY x PUMA sneaker launch party at NeueHouse Los Angeles on December 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Emma McIntyre/WireImage (Getty Images) Here at The Root, you already know we like to push for everything and everybody Black. And with us just now leaving Black History Month and ushering in Women’s History Month—also […]

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Celeb Black Women with a Bustling Business

Rihanna attends the FENTY x PUMA sneaker launch party at NeueHouse Los Angeles on December 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Emma McIntyre/WireImage (Getty Images) This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business. Advertisement Here at The Root, you already know we like to push for everything and everybody […]

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Black Celebrities With Multi-Million-Dollar Side Hustles

Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images) Magic Johnson is such a boss when it comes to business, you could almost forget that he had a successful 13-season career in the NBA. But of course, we wouldn’t! The all-star’s portfolio includes a chain of movie theaters, and ownership stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the Washington Commanders […]

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Really, Drizzy? Drake Seems to Support Tory Lanez After Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

Photo: Variety There are two things Drake excels at effortlessly: making “shopping mall” music (per Mos Def) and being a hot topic. Candiace Dillard Bassett Feels The Burden Of Continuing The Family Legacy & Tradition | My Family Story Off English When he’s not shading the Grammys, throwing sneak disses at Rihanna on tour and […]

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The Internet is Buzzing About Bey’s New Hair Care Line, And Not All the Comments Are Good

On Tuesday, Beyoncé blessed us with Cécred, her new line of products designed to repair and strengthen textured hair from root to tip. And as you can probably imagine, every corner of the Black Internet is buzzing about it. The company’s IG account already has nearly 200,000 followers who are sharing their thoughts on … […]

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Now That Usher Is Doing the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, Here’s the Perfect Setlist

Whether you call him U-S, H-E-R, R-A, Y-M, O-N-D, the King of R&B and “Ursher Baby,” just know all of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will be screaming his name when he graces the stage as the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show headliner. Carla Hall Related To Danny Glover? Maybe. The Chef Shares Her Roots […]

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Is Drake Mad About the Grammys, Rihanna Or Something Else Entirely?

Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage (Getty Images) What—and we can’t stress this enough—the hell is going on with Drake? The Canadian rapper seemed to be hella salty about his non-nominations at the 2024 Grammys as seen […]

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Why SZA’s Grammys Snub Shows Once Again How Outstanding Black Girls Lose To White Mediocrity

The Grammys has a long history of repeatedly rewarding underwhelming white artistry. Despite moments like Victoria Monét winning Best New Artist and Tracy Chapman’s standing ovation for her highly anticipated performance of “Fast Car” alongside Luke Combs at last night’s ceremony, SZA’s “Album of The Year” snub for “SOS” felt like a punch in the […]

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Will There Be A Grammys Roc Nation Brunch This Year? We Have the Answer

Photo: Kevin Mazur (Getty Images) The most anticipated event during Grammys weekend—besides the actual ceremony, of course—is Jay Z’s iconic Roc Nation brunch. The invite-only shindig celebrates Black excellence annually and is flooded with stars. Sadly, the glamorous gathering reportedly won’t be happening this year. “It Was Intimidating” At First Says B. Michael, Cicely Tyson’s […]

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Drake Seemingly Shades Rihanna During The Opening Night Of ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

Drake’s growing tension with Rihanna has seeped into his live sets. The status of the rumored ex-lovers (with matching tattoos) appears to be far from cordial. In 2023, fans began to speculate that Drake was sending shots at Rihanna on his song “Fear Of Heights” off his album, For All The Dogs. Now, users online […]

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White People Better Stop Playing With Dionne Warwick

If there was one thing we learned in 2023, it is not to mess with Dionne Warwick. No one could have anticipated Ms. Warwick becoming the queen of X (fka Twitter) at 83 years young—yet here we are, and she continues to prove why she deserves her crown into the new year. How To Wrap […]

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Rihanna is Finally, Maybe Releasing a New Album

This year’s iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show only made Rihanna’s fans, or the Navy as they’re called, hungrier for the moment that the “Work” singer returns with new music. Although she’s been out in public more lately in her typical fabulous fashions and releasing other creative projects, the fans can’t help but ask about some […]

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