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Redman Tells Black Thought He Was 'Actually Hurt' After The Roots Rejected His Verse
The rapper opened up about being left out of a Roots project in the ’90s, while Black Thought explained why it never made the cut.
Erykah Badu Jokes About Losing Child Support When Asked If André 3000 Is Better Than Black Thought
The vocalist said she's "inspired" by 3000, whom she shares a son with.
Will.I.Am Thinks Black Thought Is a Trillion Times Better Than Jay-Z
The BEP frontman thinks the two will battle via AI, if they don't in real life.
Black Thought Talks About 'Scaring Off' J. Cole From Collaboration, Praises Rapper for Apologizing to Kendrick Lamar
The Roots frontman says that Cole once approached him about doing a joint album, but the beat selection wasn't right.
Black Thought Names His Top 5 Rappers, Says It ‘Has Always Revolved Around My Foundation'
The Roots leader looked to 1980s hip-hop pioneers as the "foundation" of his dexterous wordplay.
Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, and More Celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary With Epic Grammys Performance
The Grammy Awards celebrated Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary with appearances from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Questlove, Black Thought, and more.
Black Thought and Danger Mouse Drop Album 'Cheat Codes' f/ ASAP Rocky, MF Doom, and Run The Jewels
Black Thought of The Roots and Danger Mouse have shared their collaborative album 'Cheat Codes,' which features ASAP Rocky, MF Doom, and Run The Jewels.
Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli Announce Release Date for New Black Star Album ‘No Fear of Time’
The album will mark the first from the legendary duo in more than two decades and is utilizing a unique release strategy. Production is handled by Madlib.
Listen to Saba's New Album 'Few Good Things' f/ G Herbo, 6lack, Smino, Black Thought, and More
Saba has shared his new album 'Few Good Things' with features from G Herbo, 6lack, Smino, Black Thought, Krayzie Bone, Pivot Gang, and more.
Black Thought Wants the Right Sneaker Collab for the Right Reason
We spoke with Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots about his role in the return of Reebok's Human Rights Now! campaign. Find the full interview here.
5 Things to Know About Kobe Bryant's Long Lost Rap Album
Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction this weekend, Kobe Bryant's long lost debut album surfaced online Thursday. Here are five things you need to know.
Premiere: J.PERIOD Links with Dave Chappelle, Black Thought, and Tiffany Gouché on "All in Your Head"
With narration from Dave Chappelle, a verse from Black Thought, and some harmonies from Tiffany Gouché, J.PERIOD is preparing listeners for his debut.
Livestream The Roots' Annual Pre-Grammy Jam Session f/ Ari Lennox, Tobe Nwigwe, and More
Although this year's event won't take place in front of a live audience, fans can experience the jam session via Oculus, the Venues app, or Tidal.
Statik Selektah Drops 'The Balancing Act' f/ Nas, 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, and More
DJ and producer Statik Selektah has returned with his ninth studio album, 'The Balancing Act,' and it is absolutely stacked with a wide variety of guests.
Stream Common's Album 'A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1)' f/ Stevie Wonder, Black Thought, and More
Common has released his new album 'A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1),' which boasts appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Chuck D, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Black Thought Recalls Watching Kanye Break Out Using ‘Almost That Same Blueprint’ as J Dilla
This evolution didn't happen because of luck. Black Thought explained that Kanye had an intense work ethic that rivaled his own passion for crafting rhymes.
Best New Music This Week: Benny the Butcher, Black Thought, Ty Dolla Sign, More
The best new music this week includes songs from Benny the Butcher, Pop Smoke, Young Nudy, and more.
Listen to Black Thought's New Album 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel'
Black Thought's 'Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cane & Abel' was slated to release on July 31 but was hit with several delays before dropping on Oct. 16.