Billboard House Brings The Roots, Jill Scott and Kehlani to NYC
*New York City is set to become a hub for some of the biggest names and emerging voices in R&B and hip-hop when …
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CBS Sets Star-Studded Primetime Special to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
*CBS is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a three-hour Independence Day special that will combine …
Roots Picnic Expands to London, Black Thought Reflects on Philly Origins
*The Roots Picnic is heading overseas for the first time, marking a major expansion for the long-running Philadelphia …
JAY-Z to Headline 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia
*The 2026 Roots Picnic just got a major headline act. Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and entrepreneur JAY-Z has …
Hip Hop Meets High Art: ‘The Roots’ Ring in the New Year at Walt Disney Concert Hall
*Hip Hop’s premiere band, The Roots, demonstrated fierce musicianship, electric showmanship, and a set filled with …
The Roots Picnic Enrolls All-Star Rap Alumni for ‘Class Of ’95’ Experience | PicsVideo
*After declaring its lifelong love of hip-hop last year, the Roots Picnic will celebrate the year 1995 in 2025 with “A …
Next at the Kennedy Center: ‘The Roots Residency’ Premieres Jan. 27, 2023 on PBS
*PBS announced that the third episode of Next at the Kennedy Center, a series from the pubcaster’s first multi-year …
The Fugees and The Roots to Face Off in Verzus Battle?
*Are The Fugees and The Roots gearing up for a Verzus battle? According to a flyer posted over at All Hip Hop, it …
Questlove Recalls How Dr. Dre Helped ‘Save’ The Roots’ Music Career [WATCH]
*Questlove is speaking out about how hip-hop icon Dr. Dre helped save The Roots’ professional careers. During a …
HBO’s ’40 Years a Prisoner’ Doc Follows Son’s Effort to Free Parents Imprisoned after MOVE Bombing (Trailer)
*On the morning of August 8, 1978, the Philadelphia Police Department, at the direction of hardline Mayor Frank Rizzo, …
Malik B., Co-Founder of The Roots, Dead at 47
*Malik B., co-founder of The Roots, has died at the age of 47, his cousin Don Champion confirmed. “Mourning my …
Black Thought Drops ‘Star Wars Day’ Quarantine Rap Incorporating Every Character (Watch)
*On “The Tonight Show” Monday, The Roots’ Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter celebrated Star …
Rev Run, The Roots Freestyle on NYC Subway | ‘The Tonight Show’
*Monday’s entire broadcast of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” was filmed on a New York City …
Lauryn Hill, Andra Day Perform Nina Simone Medley at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Pics & Clips)
[videowaywire video_id=”6E620ABFF868E021″] *Lauryn Hill and Andra Day each contributed musical salutes to …
Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ Backlash: ‘Prince Is Not to Be Defamed Like This’ (Watch)
[videowaywire video_id=”GGN57V1JH634V5RJ”] *Jimmy Fallon has run afoul of Prince fans after performing a …
