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Former The Roots Member Malik B Dies at 47

Malik B’s cousin and The Roots confirmed the news. Malik B, former The Roots member known for his pugnacious rap style, has died. He was 47. The cause or time of death has not been confirmed. Malik B’s cousin Don Champion, who is a former CBS News Correspondent, confirmed the news on Twitter. He wrote: … Read moreFormer The Roots Member Malik B Dies at 47

How The Roots’ ‘How I Got Over’ Became Their Crowning Achievement of…

Devoid of any overt radio-friendly fare, How I Got Over, presents The Roots at the top of their game, with a message for the people at a time when the world bought into the possibility of change. After spending much of the ’90s establishing themselves as critical darlings, The Roots entered the new millennium from … Read moreHow The Roots’ ‘How I Got Over’ Became Their Crowning Achievement of…

The Roots, Michelle Obama Hosting Virtual Roots Picnic 2020

  Photo Credit: Vickey Ford of Sneakshot for Okayplayer SZA, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, and more will perform on the YouTube livestream. On Tuesday, The Roots and Michelle Obama announced their plans for June 27th’s Roots Picnic. The former First Lady’s When We All Vote initiative teamed up with the crew to create a virtual … Read moreThe Roots, Michelle Obama Hosting Virtual Roots Picnic 2020

The Roots Announces First-Look Deal with Universal Television

(Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for Tribeca TV Festival) The duo is slated to develop scripted and non-scripted programming. The Roots founders Questlove and Black Thought have officially announced a first-look deal with Universal Television.  Their production company Two One Five Entertainment is set to work with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio to … Read moreThe Roots Announces First-Look Deal with Universal Television

Watch Black Thought Recite The First Bars He Ever Wrote

Source: Youtube In a new interview, the Roots MC charts his career in hip-hop, sharing influences, and projections of where rap’s heading next. Black Thought is the latest guest on Kxng Crooked‘s Crook’s Corner podcast. PLAYLIST: The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Isaiah Rashad, Earl Sweatshirt, Nick Hakim and More For his run … Read moreWatch Black Thought Recite The First Bars He Ever Wrote

Watch a Quarantined Black Thought Premiere Three Tracks on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Photo Credit: NPR Black Thought hooked up with NPR to premiere three new songs, including a track from his Black No More play. Just because we’re all quarantined because of the coronavirus virus (COVID-19), doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun. The Roots have especially been productive, releasing a whole slate of programming.  Black Thought … Read moreWatch a Quarantined Black Thought Premiere Three Tracks on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Black Thought Is Doing A Tiny Desk Performance While Quarantined

Photo Credit: Vickey Ford of Sneakshot for Okayplayer The performance is a part of scheduled programming members of The Roots will be doing the week of April 6. The Roots have released a schedule of programming that will take place the week of April 6 on the group’s YouTube account. READ: Black Thought Set to … Read moreBlack Thought Is Doing A Tiny Desk Performance While Quarantined

Watch Jimmy Fallon, Rev Run and The Roots Freestyle in the Subway

The other MCs cannot compete. Jimmy Fallon and The Roots added the latest chapter to their Freestylin’ series this week. This time around, Rev Run joined in as a special guest. With the help of a select few New York residents, Black Thought and Rev Run freestyled about the City that Never Sleeps. Watch the … Read moreWatch Jimmy Fallon, Rev Run and The Roots Freestyle in the Subway

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