The Roots

BET Awards 2024: Get Familiar with Hip Hop Legends The Roots with These Essential Records

Don’t forget to tune into culture's biggest night when it returns on Sunday, June 30, at 8 PM.
06/25/2024

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

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
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

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