Diddy Trades Mansions For One of New York’s Most Dangerous Prisons, Texts Between Diddy And Cassie Are Very Bad, Rip to Tito Jackson and Other Black Celebs Who Died and More News

On Wednesday (Sep. 18), text messages were shared in the sex-trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He was denied bail by Manhattan federal Judge Andrew Carter Jr., as he deemed Combs’ suggestion for home and electronic monitoring “insufficient.” - Candace McDuffie Read More

Everyone remembers that game where their mom would head to the car and tease (or threaten) to leave them if they didn’t hurry up getting ready for school, church or whatever else. However, police say this game took a horrifying turn between an Indiana mother and her small child. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we’ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries’ most important figures. As we continue to make it through the year, join us in honoring the lives and legacy of those we’ve lost in 2024. - Root Staff Read More

The latest lawsuit to enter federal court comes from a mother who claims her daughter had a disturbing encounter with her math teacher. And by disturbing, we mean racist. - Kalyn Womack Read More

When 7-year-old Deonte Atwell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. died of malnutrition on Christmas Day last year, an autopsy revealed that his bones were sticking out through his skin. No one was charged at the time, but local authorities continued to investigate why the young boy died while being around friends and family. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Sean “Diddy” Combs found success in the music world at a young age, which means despite his humble beginnings, he’s been living an extremely privileged life for a very long time. That all changed overnight when the music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. - Stephanie Holland Read More

With Diddy now in federal custody, more details are coming out on why the disgraced music mogul was in New York, seemingly enjoying life just days before his arrest. - Noah A. McGee Read More

Even though Diddy was recently arrested and indicted on a scathing list of federal charges, the Bad Boy Records founder did secure a legal win in a lawsuit that previously ordered him to pay millions of dollars to a Detroit man in prison. - Noah A. McGee Read More

A TikTok video about the alleged lynching of a Black truck driver has taken over social media. Police claim there’s no reason to assume foul play. However, the victim’s family believes there’s a coverup afoot. - Kalyn Womack Read More

Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent most of his career surrounded by controversy and scandal. However, none has been as serious as the legal trouble he now finds himself in: On Sept. 16, the rapper/producer was arrested on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking. The following day, he pleaded not guilty and was denied bail. - Stephanie Holland Read More