Black Thought Says You Can't Be in the Top 5 If You Use a Ghostwriter
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Black Thought Says You Can't Be in the Top 5 If You Use a Ghostwriter

“I think you can’t be top five if you don’t write what you’re saying.”

Stream Black Thought & 9th Wonder's 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 1' EP
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Stream Black Thought & 9th Wonder's 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 1' EP

All bars.

Black Thought & 9th Wonder Announce 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 1'
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Black Thought & 9th Wonder Announce 'Streams of Thought, Vol. 1'

The summer is shaping up well.

Questlove Performs "Yanny" or "Laurel" Remix Live
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Questlove Performs "Yanny" or "Laurel" Remix Live

The viral audio clip gets turned into a beat.

Watch Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Make Music With Nintendo's Labo
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Watch Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Make Music With Nintendo's Labo

Offering a rendition of “No Tears Left To Cry.”


Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and More Will Perform at Roots Picnic 2018
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Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and More Will Perform at Roots Picnic 2018

There are several new elements to this year’s festival.

Black Thought Says He "Essentially Invented" Mumble Rap
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Black Thought Says He "Essentially Invented" Mumble Rap

“I think hip-hop, the culture, is at a crossroads right now.”

Black Thought Speaks With Jimmy Fallon About His Viral 10-Minute Freestyle
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Black Thought Speaks With Jimmy Fallon About His Viral 10-Minute Freestyle

Verbal gymnastics.

The Roots and Bilal Collab on a Provocative New Track for 'Detroit'
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The Roots and Bilal Collab on a Provocative New Track for 'Detroit'

With a classic Motown vibe.

A Chateau Full of Legends: Experiencing the Montreux Jazz Festival
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A Chateau Full of Legends: Experiencing the Montreux Jazz Festival

Add the two week-long event to your festival bucket list.

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