The Source Magazine

Happy 53rd Birthday To The Roots’ Frontman Black Thought!

Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the legendary Hip-Hop band The Roots, has created his key to success with one word: ...
Forbes

The Roots Picnic Goes Global, But Philly Remains The Core

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 31: Black Thought performs during the 2026 Roots Picnic on ...
Yahoo

TN Roots & Routes: Centering The Black Diaspora’s Impact On Global Culture

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Black diaspora has shaped cities, built economies, sparked revolutions, and created entire cultural movements. Yet most travel ...
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Day 2 of the Roots Picnic was less hype, more chill with Erykah Badu, Black Thought, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Here’s what our music critic thought.

Roots Picnic weekend came to a close Sunday night, with a full moon shining over the Center City skyline in the distance and Black Thought of The Roots joining Erykah Badu during the final set of the ...
PBS

Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre's Black roots

This week, Beyoncé continued her reign at the top of the country charts. Last week she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” The song has brought ...