RoyalTea

About RoyalTea

Originally from Warrenton, NC, RoyalTea is a dynamic radio personality, host, and media professional. Starting at Raleigh Television Network, she discovered her passion for media. Her radio journey began at East Carolina University, leading to Radio One Charlotte. Rising swiftly, she became the overnight personality for 102.5 The Block and was later promoted to weekend afternoons. Affectionately called everybody's "homegirl," RoyalTea now lights up middays on K97.5, bringing her infectious energy and love for music to listeners daily. A true radio royalty, she's a dynamic force in the industry.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit over claims that its voice assistant Siri recorded users without their consent. The lawsuit, Lopez v. Apple Inc., accuses the tech giant of unintentionally activating Siri during private conversations and then sharing that data with third parties. Some users say they were […]

Local

Raleigh, NC — Local power couple L’oreal and Julian Gamble stopped by to talk about their community-driven nonprofit, Life’s a Gamble. What started as a passion for basketball has grown into a full-fledged organization creating opportunities for athletes of all ages, especially women. The organization runs an adult summer league, a women’s semi-pro team, and […]

Henderson's rising star VV shares her journey to viral fame, Will Smith recognition, Jennifer Hudson Show debut, and upcoming comedy tour

Money

As global trade tensions rise, the sneaker world is bracing for impact—especially Jordan Brand. With new tariffs threatening international supply chains, industry insiders say it’s only a matter of time before price hikes hit the shelves. Sneaker production is a global operation, from sourcing raw materials to assembling and packaging. Disruptions in that process can […]

This week’s RoyalTea’s School of the Week goes to none other than Smithfield-Selma High School — and trust me, they earned it! This past Saturday, Big Ron and I had the honor of hosting their prom for our Prom Takeover, and the energy was off the charts from the moment we walked in. DJ Remedy […]

Raleigh, NC – Before she even hit a note, Keyshia Cole had all eyes on her at this year’s Dreamville Festival—and not just for her voice. She’s clapping back after facing criticism for her outfit at the 2025 Dreamville Festival. The R&B singer hit the stage in a pair of shorts, an athletic top, and […]

News

Roland Martin advocates HBCU reform, emphasizing leadership accountability, transparency, and community involvement highlighted at Raleigh town hall discussion

A new study found cancer-causing chemicals and lead in synthetic braiding hair, raising serious health concerns for Black women.

It's Foodie Friday and Bojangles is taking brunch to the next level with their new Chicken and Bo Berry Waffle!

Toosii steps in to help a 15-year-old girl after a viral video shows hairstylist assaulting her over a payment dispute.

Ayesha Howard speaks out as Anthony Edwards refuses custody of their daughter amid a legal battle.

Local

Severe storms with high winds, heavy rain, and a tornado threat are impacting central North Carolina today.