Artist· US hip hop group

The Roots

196 articles

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hip hop jazz soul alternative hip hop progressive soul rock

The Roots are celebrating multiple milestones, including the 30th anniversary of 'Illadelph Halflife' and the 20th anniversary of 'Game Theory,' while also announcing their first new album in over a decade, 'Endgame.' They are active in live performances, returning to major festivals like Montreux Jazz and Paris after years away, and receiving recognition with a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction.

Artist· US hip hop group

The Roots

News

Avant Music News Oct 6

Big Ears 2027 Adds The Roots, Shabaka, Zoh Amba, and More

The Roots Shabaka Hutchings Zoh Amba Rosali Bradford Cox Lockett Pundt

Magnet Magazine Sep 24

The Roots Released “Illadelph Halflife” 30 Years Ago Today

The Roots Descendents

3 articles Sep 12

The Roots Black Thought ?uestlove Eminem HOV

Billboard

Billboard Sep 10

The Roots Update Fans on ‘Endgame’ & Relive Performing With Eminem at 2003 Grammys: ‘The Beginning Stages of Us Being America’s Band’

The Roots Eminem Black Thought Erykah Badu Tierra Whack 50 Cent No Doubt

2 articles Aug 29

The Roots Black Thought Public Enemy Def Jam

Magnet Magazine, The Quietus

Billboard Aug 27

Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week

The Roots Jill Scott Kehlani Laila! Monaleo Bino Rideaux Nipsey Hussle Teezo Touchdown kwn Lucky Daye Yung Miami Samara Cyn

HotNewHipHop Aug 22

The Roots Announce New Album “Endgame,” Their First In Over A Decade

The Roots ?uestlove Black Thought Danger Mouse Earth, Wind & Fire

Billboard Aug 21

Why The Roots Remain One of Hip-Hop’s Most Groundbreaking Acts: ‘The Curiosity Is Still There’

The Roots Erykah Badu Earth, Wind & Fire Jimmy Fallon

The Guardian Music Aug 9

Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind

Nas The Roots Wu‐Tang Clan Snoop Dogg Common James Brown

Pollstar Aug 7

Black Thought On Taking The Roots Picnic To London: “The World Is Our Oyster”

Black Thought The Roots

Le Temps – Musiques Jul 12

The Roots de retour au Montreux Jazz, pour un vibrant voyage dans les racines du hip-hop

The Roots ?uestlove Black Thought De La Soul Arrested Development A Tribe Called Quest Kool & the Gang

Le Monde Jul 10

The Roots réussit son come-back à Paris, après quatorze ans d’absence

Télérama Jul 7

The Roots, The Weeknd, Vulfpeck… Huit concerts électro et rap cette semaine à Paris

The Roots The Weeknd Vulfpeck DARKSIDE ?uestlove Gilles Peterson Chassol

2 articles Jul 4

Meek Mill Will Smith The Roots Jill Scott Christina Aguilera Seal State Property Kathy Sledge Infinity Song Gillie da Kid

AllHipHop, Complex Music

Complex Music Jun 23

Meek Mill Joins Lineup for Philadelphia's America Anniversary Concert f/ Will Smith, The Roots, More

Meek Mill Will Smith The Roots Christina Aguilera ?uestlove Jill Scott State Property Seal Kathy Sledge

Rolling Stone Jun 18

See the Roots, Eddie Vedder, and More Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony

Eddie Vedder The Roots Barack Obama Christina Aguilera Jennifer Hudson Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Pearl Jam

Billboard Jun 17

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening to Feature Stevie Wonder, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Tems, The Roots & More

Bono Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Eddie Vedder Tems The Roots Barack Obama U2 Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

AllHipHop Jun 4

Jaguar Wright Responds To Jay-Z, Blasts Questlove, The Roots, Mary J. Blige

Jaguar Wright JAŸ-Z The Roots ?uestlove Mary J. Blige Drake 50 Cent

AllHipHop Jun 2

Roots Picnic Day 1: Jay-Z Turned Philadelphia Into Roc-A-Fella’s Family Reunion

The Roots JAŸ-Z De La Soul Brandy Drake 50 Cent Black Thought Memphis Bleek

Billboard Jun 1

From Ye to Drake, Here’s Everyone Jay-Z Appeared to Diss During His Roots Picnic Freestyle

JAŸ-Z The Roots Drake Nicki Minaj Beanie Sigel Freeway Peedi Crakk Jazmine Sullivan

Avant Music News Oct 6

Big Ears 2027 Adds The Roots, Shabaka, Zoh Amba, and More

The Roots Shabaka Hutchings Zoh Amba Rosali Bradford Cox Lockett Pundt

3 articles Sep 12

The Roots Black Thought ?uestlove Eminem HOV

Billboard

2 articles Aug 29

The Roots Black Thought Public Enemy Def Jam

Magnet Magazine, The Quietus

HotNewHipHop Aug 22

The Roots Announce New Album “Endgame,” Their First In Over A Decade

The Roots ?uestlove Black Thought Danger Mouse Earth, Wind & Fire

The Guardian Music Aug 9

Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind

Nas The Roots Wu‐Tang Clan Snoop Dogg Common James Brown

Le Temps – Musiques Jul 12

The Roots de retour au Montreux Jazz, pour un vibrant voyage dans les racines du hip-hop

The Roots ?uestlove Black Thought De La Soul Arrested Development A Tribe Called Quest Kool & the Gang

Télérama Jul 7

The Roots, The Weeknd, Vulfpeck… Huit concerts électro et rap cette semaine à Paris

The Roots The Weeknd Vulfpeck DARKSIDE ?uestlove Gilles Peterson Chassol

Complex Music Jun 23

Meek Mill Joins Lineup for Philadelphia's America Anniversary Concert f/ Will Smith, The Roots, More

Meek Mill Will Smith The Roots Christina Aguilera ?uestlove Jill Scott State Property Seal Kathy Sledge

Billboard Jun 17

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening to Feature Stevie Wonder, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Tems, The Roots & More

Bono Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Eddie Vedder Tems The Roots Barack Obama U2 Christina Aguilera Common Jennifer Hudson John Legend

AllHipHop Jun 2

Roots Picnic Day 1: Jay-Z Turned Philadelphia Into Roc-A-Fella’s Family Reunion

The Roots JAŸ-Z De La Soul Brandy Drake 50 Cent Black Thought Memphis Bleek

Magnet Magazine Sep 24

The Roots Released “Illadelph Halflife” 30 Years Ago Today

The Roots Descendents

Billboard Sep 10

The Roots Update Fans on ‘Endgame’ & Relive Performing With Eminem at 2003 Grammys: ‘The Beginning Stages of Us Being America’s Band’

The Roots Eminem Black Thought Erykah Badu Tierra Whack 50 Cent No Doubt

Billboard Aug 27

Jill Scott, The Roots, Kehlani, Monaleo, LAILA!, Blacc Sam & Bino Rideaux to Participate in Billboard House at R&B Hip-Hop Week

The Roots Jill Scott Kehlani Laila! Monaleo Bino Rideaux Nipsey Hussle Teezo Touchdown kwn Lucky Daye Yung Miami Samara Cyn

Billboard Aug 21

Why The Roots Remain One of Hip-Hop’s Most Groundbreaking Acts: ‘The Curiosity Is Still There’

The Roots Erykah Badu Earth, Wind & Fire Jimmy Fallon

Pollstar Aug 7

Black Thought On Taking The Roots Picnic To London: “The World Is Our Oyster”

Black Thought The Roots

Le Monde Jul 10

The Roots réussit son come-back à Paris, après quatorze ans d’absence

2 articles Jul 4

Meek Mill Will Smith The Roots Jill Scott Christina Aguilera Seal State Property Kathy Sledge Infinity Song Gillie da Kid

AllHipHop, Complex Music

Rolling Stone Jun 18

See the Roots, Eddie Vedder, and More Perform at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony

Eddie Vedder The Roots Barack Obama Christina Aguilera Jennifer Hudson Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Pearl Jam

AllHipHop Jun 4

Jaguar Wright Responds To Jay-Z, Blasts Questlove, The Roots, Mary J. Blige

Jaguar Wright JAŸ-Z The Roots ?uestlove Mary J. Blige Drake 50 Cent

Billboard Jun 1

From Ye to Drake, Here’s Everyone Jay-Z Appeared to Diss During His Roots Picnic Freestyle

JAŸ-Z The Roots Drake Nicki Minaj Beanie Sigel Freeway Peedi Crakk Jazmine Sullivan

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