Questlove

This Week in Good Black News: Solange Heads to USC, Halle Berry Beams with Pride, Jazze Pha Glows Up, Questlove Earns a Peabody, and Megan Thee Stallion Champions Mental Health

From classrooms to red carpets, this week proved that Black excellence is showing up everywhere from teaching, healing, creating, and thriving.
10/17/2025

Questlove Wins A Peabody For His Work As A Cultural Historian

Questlove has officially transcended the role of musician to become a vital cultural archivist, according to his friend and presenter, Quinta Brunson.
10/13/2025

Quinta B & Questlove Host Star-Studded Game Night

The ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator and The Roots drummer are in for the night with some of the coolest people in Hollywood.
10/09/2025

Hitman Howie Tee, Influential Brooklyn Producer and Hip-Hop Pioneer, Has Died at 61

From Whistle to The Real Roxanne, the trailblazing producer leaves behind a rich musical legacy that inspired rap icons and producers alike.
08/04/2025

Questlove Talks Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Tribute’ to The Roots In ‘Squabble Up’ Music Video

The rapper pulled from The Roots’ 1999 music video for ‘The Next Movement.’
05/23/2025

Questlove Unveils SNL Music Documentary

The three-hour special premieres on January 27, 2025, and will feature a mix of sketches, interviews, and more.
12/20/2024

Questlove Slams Kendrick Lamar and Drake Feud, Says ‘Hip-Hop Is Truly Dead'

The Roots bandleader and filmmaker shared his disappointment in the culture in a post on social media.
05/09/2024

MC Debbie D Calls Out Hip-Hop 50 Celebrations for Neglecting Female Rap Trailblazers

The former rapper emphasized the crucial need for their inclusion.
01/04/2024

Black Thought Recalls Heavy Tension with Questlove During The Roots' Beginnings

He also reflects on the legendary hip-hop group’s legacy overall.
11/09/2023

From Lyrics To Lenses: Black Musicians Who Ventured into Directing

Prince, Questlove, Donald Glover and more.
10/12/2023
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