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Mal Says Drake Texted Him About Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle: 'He Was Picking Out Certain Things'
"Drake is the one that told me about this freestyle," Mal said, adding that he was watching a Spurs game at the time.
Mal Denies Tasha K's Claim That Jay-Z Kicked Him and Rory Out of Roots Picnic: 'I Was Home'
Mal had a solid alibi for where he was the night of the performance.
Jay-Z Roots Picnic 2026: 7 Takeaways From His Epic Performance
At his first solo U.S. headline show in over seven years, Jay-Z arrived with points he wanted to make.
Jay-Z Holds Warm-Up Show Before Headlining Roots Picnic Set
The 25-time Grammy winner performed an intimate show with The Roots at The Foundry in Philadelphia.
How the World Looked the Last Time Knicks Were in NBA Finals: 'The Sopranos,' Eminem, More
The Knicks are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, The Roots Set for Philly's America Anniversary Concert
Jill Scott, Seal, and more are also on the lineup for the free concert.
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.
Questlove Teases Soulquarians Reunion Inspired by D'Angelo's Death
The Roots drummer reveals plans to revive his legendary crew of collaborators.
Eve Awarded Grammy for 25-Year-Old Verse on The Roots' "You Got Me"
The Philly rapper has finally been given her flowers for her appearance on the 1999 hit single.
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."
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.
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.
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 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.
D’Angelo to Perform in Front of Full Audience for the First Time in Nine Years at Roots Picnic
The Grammy Award-winning musician's third album, 'Black Messiah,' was released in 2014.
Lil Wayne’s Daughter Slams People Hating on Father’s ‘SNL 50’ Performance
Weezy performed a medley of his hit songs for the 50th Anniversary of 'Saturday Night Live.'
Watch Babyface, Wale, Lil Wayne, and More Perform at 2024 Roots Picnic
Fans left Fairmount Park grounds wanting more and excited for next year's festival.
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.