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Gen Z Rejects High Concert Prices – The Root

Concert ticket prices have increased more than 41 percent since January 2016. Then you have to add service fees, transportation, parking, insurance and overpriced concessions. Quickly, what was supposed to be one night of enjoyment becomes a financial burden that many young folks can't afford. We are not talking about luxury vacations. We are talking about standing in a crowd, singing songs we already know by heart.

Guess the Hot Rapper Dancing on the Pole

Can you score the sexy rapper showin' off her curves in these pole dancing shots?! Before her rapping days, she rose to fame from a viral TV moment with Dr. Phil. These Heaux is her breakout song, but when she's not in the studio you can catch her inside riding a pole in a thong.

Ilhan Omar vs Trump: A Years-Long Political Feud

From the moment she took office in the U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has been targeted by President Donald Trump and his Republican allies. From attacks on her Somali heritage and Muslim faith to political battles on Capitol Hill to the most recent federal raid on her home, the congresswoman has been fuel for the GOP's campaign against the Democrats' agenda.

Drakeo the Ruler Estate Settles Live Nation Lawsuit

Drakeo the Ruler's estate has settled its wrongful death lawsuit against Live Nation nearly five years after he was fatally stabbed at a concert in Los Angeles. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Drakeo's estate reached an agreement with Live Nation, Hollywood Elite Security, Inc., Black Tide Events, LLC, and other companies. The settlement terms remain unclear, though the filing states it is conditioned upon completion of certain terms within forty-five days of signing the settlement documents.

Root 100 Back: 2025’s Best Moments

The 2026 Root 100 Gala is officially set to take place in New York City on Saturday, December 12th. This year's celebration will honor trailblazers, culture shifters, and game-changers making their mark across industries. The Root 100 list is on the way, and more details on the venue, performers, and dress code are coming soon. Last year's gala at iconic Gotham Hall featured activists, artists, storytellers, and political figures who shaped culture and important conversations.

Kash’s Sister Charged in Reality Star’s Shooting Death

Huge break in the shooting death of reality TV star Kash. Her sister is now facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in California and it sounds like she fired the fatal shot during a huge brawl. The Alameda County District Attorney filed the felony charge against 38-year-old Vernika Dunbar after Kash was shot dead Sunday morning in Oakland.

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