Black Thought Premieres First Single Off New LP, "Thought Vs Everybody"
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Black Thought Premieres First Single Off New LP, "Thought Vs Everybody"

The first sounds from ‘Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel.’

The Roots Enlist Brownstone for "Roots Picnic 2020" Tee Merch
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The Roots Enlist Brownstone for "Roots Picnic 2020" Tee Merch

A limited design inspired by Funkadelic, Michelle Obama and The Roots themelves.

Roots Picnic 2020 Moved to Virtual Stage
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Roots Picnic 2020 Moved to Virtual Stage

With headliners Lil Baby, SZA, Roddy Ricch, H.E.R. and more.

Black Thought Waxes Poetic From Home in NPR's Latest Tiny Desk Concert
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Black Thought Waxes Poetic From Home in NPR's Latest Tiny Desk Concert

The Roots rapper premiered three new songs.

Roots Picnic 2020 Line-Up: DaBaby, Meek Mill, Summer Walker and More
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Roots Picnic 2020 Line-Up: DaBaby, Meek Mill, Summer Walker and More

This year’s event will also include a special R&B music tribute.


Gary Clark Jr. Enlists The Roots for "This Land" Remix
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Gary Clark Jr. Enlists The Roots for "This Land" Remix

The GRAMMY-winning track receives an official remix.

The Roots Deliver Upbeat Single "Feel It (You Got It)" Feat. Tish Hyman
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The Roots Deliver Upbeat Single "Feel It (You Got It)" Feat. Tish Hyman

The Philadelphian hip-hop band is back.

Roots Picnic Announces New Venue and Line-Up: H.E.R., 21 Savage, Lil Baby and More
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Roots Picnic Announces New Venue and Line-Up: H.E.R., 21 Savage, Lil Baby and More

The Roots will headline and perform their entire ‘Things Fall Apart’ album in honor of its 20th anniversary.

21 Savage, Vince Staples, Vic Mensa and More Release Jerseys for World Cup
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21 Savage, Vince Staples, Vic Mensa and More Release Jerseys for World Cup

Representing Atlanta, Miami, Philly, Chicago, Long Beach and Birmingham.

How "Shape of My Heart" Has Soundtracked Sad Rap for Two Decades
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How "Shape of My Heart" Has Soundtracked Sad Rap for Two Decades

From Nas to Juice WRLD.

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