The Roots

This Week In Good Black News: Beyoncé Makes Music History, Frankie Beverly Announces Farewell Tour, and Megan Thee Stallion Releases Nike Collection

Plus, Brittney Griner’s number was retired by Baylor University and Scarface is heading out on tour!
02/23/2024

LL COOL J Talks Appearing In Coors Light’s Super Bowl Commercial

The hip-hop icon is also reprising his role as Sam Hanna in “NCIS: Hawaiʻi."
02/08/2024

Inaugural Roots Picnic LA Announced: Queen Latifah and Common To Headline

The star-studded event is slated to take place on June 29 at the Hollywood Bowl.
12/12/2023
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Black Thought Talks Growing Up in Philly and His Writing Process

Tariq Trotter aka Black Thought has released his memoir "The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are."
11/29/2023

Exclusive: LL Cool J Talks Reimagining ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ For the NBA In-Season Tournament Soundtrack

The iconic rapper collaborated with the legendary Roots crew on a new reimagined version of “Mama Said Knock You Out” which will be the official anthem of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
11/03/2023
Soulquarians OR Hypnotize Minds, Greatest Rap Crew of All Time

Who’s The G.O.A.T. Rap Crew? Soulquarians vs Hypnotize Minds | Round 2

In the tournament to decide the greatest Rap crew of all time, this Round 2 battle is a matchup between the Soulquarians and Hypnotize Minds.
05/10/2023
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Midwest: Soulquarians vs. Hypnotize Minds

This Midwest match pits the Soulquarians, the multitalented collective whose musical impact is still felt today, against Hypnotize Minds, founded by the Oscar-winning duo Three 6 Mafia.
05/09/2023
Soulquarians, Griselda

Greatest Rap Crew: Soulquarians vs. Griselda

In the tournament to decide the greatest rap crew of all time, this Round 1 battle is between two star-studded crews, Soulquarians and Griselda.
05/02/2023
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Greatest Rap Crew of All Time - Soulquarians vs. Griselda

The Soulquarians fused soul, hip-hop and jazz in their communal music-making collective, while Westside Gunn's Griselda Records opts for a rugged aesthetic.
05/01/2023

LL Cool J, The Roots Reveal Exciting Details About Upcoming Tour Via Instagram Live

The F.O.R.C.E. Live tour is scheduled to kick off on June 25 in Boston.
05/01/2023

Top 5 Black Thought Verses After His 35-Minute Freestyle

A bit of reminiscing never hurt anyone.
03/28/2023