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About Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Everything written by me is at the behest of my captors, which I believe are referred to as "my children," Sonny and Lucky. My previous work has appeared on The Root, The Washington Post, HuffPost, and the San Jose Mercury News.

The pair trade talking points about slavery, party history, and Trump that are technically true, wildly incomplete, and entirely unchecked.

Newly revealed documents show the exes agreed in 2023 to stay silent on the infamous tape—until both sides allegedly broke the deal.

The Bad Boys actress was detained following an alleged altercation but was let go two days later.

The Tar Heels move on from Davis after five seasons, as a blown 19-point lead and back-to-back early exits underscore mounting pressure in Chapel Hill.

ESPN personality calls out Newton for failing to challenge Whitlock’s claims, escalating an ongoing feud between the outspoken commentators.

A California jury sided with accuser Donna Motsinger, awarding nearly $60 million in damages tied to allegations dating back more than five decades, which Cosby continues to deny.

The Beauty in Black actor is drawing criticism after a resurfaced livestream captures him equating LGBTQ+ people with murderers.

The all-time home run king will make his debut in the booth March 25 as Netflix rolls out a star-studded lineup for its first season of MLB coverage.

The reboot of the iconic competition series debuts April 17 with new Gladiators, and a mix of classic and newly invented games.

Benjy Taylor says he was wrongly detained by campus police following a loss at Morehouse.

League governors are set to meet next week as billion-dollar bids and momentum build toward adding two new franchises by 2028–29.

After a year away from live performances, Jay-Z will headline the 2026 Roots Picnic alongside The Roots, his first performance with the band in over a decade.