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Questlove Shares His 'Michael' Biopic Thoughts: 'Gave Him Back His Humanity'
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Questlove Says Michael Jackson Biopic 'Gave Him Back His Humanity'

The Roots drummer walked into 'Michael' ready to hate it. Instead, the Antoine Fuqua biopic won him over by showing the man behind the King of Pop myth.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Drummer James Gadson performs onstage during the Playing for Change - We are One Benefit concert at The Mayan on October 3, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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Legendary Drummer James Gadson Dies At 86

He provided the groove for everyone from Diana Ross to Harry Styles.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Rapper Jay-Z (C) looks on before a game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Jay-Z and The Roots to Headline Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia: 'Bucket-List Moments'

HOV is returning to the stage for the first time since 2018.

A drummer wearing glasses and a beanie plays a drum set on stage, with microphones positioned around him.
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Questlove Teases Soulquarians Reunion Inspired by D'Angelo's Death

The Roots drummer reveals plans to revive his legendary crew of collaborators.

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Eric Benet Goes Off on 'Podcast Bros'—and Even Questlove Catches a Stray
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Eric Benét Calls Out Joe Rogan and Theo Von in Fiery Video (UPDATE)

The Grammy-nominated R&B singer names names, slams controversial podcast platforms, and sparks a viral back-and-forth online.

Vinyl set of Erykah Badu's "Mama's Gun" with gold records and album cover featuring her portrait.
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Erykah Badu "Mama's Gun" 25th Anniversary Gold Black Ice 2LP: How to Buy

The neo-soul classic is available now on vinyl in a special 25th anniversary edition on Complex.

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Los Angeles, CA - November 08: Questlove attends the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Questlove Says Fatherhood Is One of His 'Biggest Fears'

The Roots member and DJ says he's repeatedly delayed having children.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Questlove attends the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Singer/Songwriter D'Angelo performs with his band The Vanguard at Club Nokia on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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Questlove Confirms Posthumous D’Angelo Album Is Coming Soon

The musician and producer said the project will stick to the D'Angelo formula while looking towards the "future."

(L) Questlove attends the WSJ. Magazine 2025 Innovator Awards at MoMA on October 29, 2025 in New York City. (R) D'Angelo performs onstage at The Tabernacle on June 14, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Questlove Reflects on Rehearsing With D'Angelo for 2025 Roots Picnic: 'Something Felt Different'

The singer backed out of the performance just months before he died from pancreatic cancer.

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Questlove's Earth, Wind, & Fire Documentary Sets 2026 Premiere Date on HBO
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Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary Sets 2026 Premiere Date on HBO

Questlove’s much-anticipated Earth, Wind & Fire documentary will debut on HBO in 2026 and stream on Max.

Scott Storch in sunglasses plays a keyboard under blue lights and lasers, with another person in white in the background.
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Scott Storch Looks Back on Exit From The Roots: 'They Called Me the White Devil'

Scott Storch looks back on his time with The Roots.

Questlove and Kendrick Lamar
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Questlove Says He 'Was So Shocked' Kendrick Lamar Paid Homage to The Roots With "Squabble Up" Video

Questlove says he was "shocked" that Dot acknowledged the group.

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Bilal with sunglasses sings into a microphone in a dimly lit setting.
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Bilal Recruits Common, Questlove, and More for 25-Year Retrospective

Robert Glasper and Burniss Travis also back Bilal for the special performance.

Man standing on a high balcony overlooking a cityscape that includes a river and tall buildings
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Questlove Explains What 'Triggered' Him About Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar, Why André 3000 Is Experiencing 'Imposter Syndrome'

Quest was heavily criticized for tweeting that 'hip-hop is truly dead' during the feud.

Mark Elibert677 days ago
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Questlove Says His Critique of 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up" Was 'Taken Outta Context'

The Roots drummer said 'Pac's classic diss is the "weakest musical smack"—for a specific reason.

Brad Callas720 days ago
Three male celebrities pose separately; left in patterned jacket with glasses, middle in a denim jacket with chains, right in a black jacket and cap
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Questlove Criticizes Drake and Kendrick Lamar Battle: 'Hip-Hop Is Truly Dead'

Quest claimed this beef was never about who was more skilled.

Mark Elibert726 days ago
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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Co-Stars, Kid Cudi, Questlove, and More Remember Andre Braugher

Tributes from entertainment industry vets have poured in on social media for the actor who died on Monday after a brief illness.

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