"Unbelievable! Beyoncé alleges Diddy has been secretly hiding Michael Jackson, who faked his death," a Jan. 1 Facebook post read. "With video evidence to back up her claim, Beyoncé promises to reveal evidence that the king of pop is still alive and living in Diddy's mansion. Full story below." ("The King of Pop" was Jackson’s nickname.)
That brought Beyoncé's career total nominations to a whopping 99, making her the most nominated artist in Grammys history. Another amazing feat: “Cowboy Carter” tied Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for the most nominated release.
Some of today’s biggest stars had quite the humble beginnings. From Tyler Perry to Beyoncé to Michael Jordan, several notable Black celebrities grew up in neighborhoods similar to the fans that love them today. Join us as The Root takes a look at these famous childhood homes.