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The Most Legendary Hard Working Sure Shot ↓↓ We’re on Tour | Come Get Live With Us ↓↓
Joined June 2010
We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit. May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time of mourning
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This year, the picnic is a love letter to Philly. Thank you for supporting us for 15 years. We’re bringing you a 2 day festival.The pre-sale kicks off at 10am ET TODAY with code RPALUMNI. This one is special and we are happy to be with our Picnic fam again. THANK YOU! link in bio
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It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to our brother Leonard Nelson Hubbard. May your transition bring peace to your family to your friends to your fans and all of those who loved you. Rest in Melody Hub
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30!??!.Let us know what Do You Want More means to you in the comments.
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This one is heartbreaking. Yet another great gone too soon. You were such a light and an inspiration and you will most certainly live on forever through your art. Thank you brother. 📸 @meldcole . #RIP #BlackSuperHero #OurHero
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This is happening tonight. Closing out #SXSW with @budlight. Bringing some friends. Don't miss out. #BudLightSXSW #thelegendaryrootscrew
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Enter to win 2 tix to @TheRoots Jam Session featuring SURPRISE GUESTS @GramercyTheatre on 1/27! RT or tweet using #CitiSoundVault #Sweepstakes & tagging @TheRoots NoPurNecUS21+ View rules:
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Oh and uh…. quiet as it’s kept…. for the 30rh Anniversary of our major label debut…. we are doing SIX early Roots era focused shows. Yall better get riggety rawl & cop them tix cause uh…. 👀 . @BlueNoteNYC
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Today marks the 20 year anniversary of our album 'Illadelph Halflife' — Thank you for rocking with us!
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“@VH1: ATTN AMERICA! Spend July 4 with @NICKIMINAJ @edsheeran @TheRoots + MORE at #PhillyJam: http://t.co/68Wdy2ZsiT | 🎶 🇺🇸.
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#Questo50 let’s Celebrate! #January20th .Please wish Ahmir a happy birthday and us the hashtag #Questo50.(extra points for video!)
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Y’all ready for this, @JimmyFallon? @MichelobULTRA #DoItForTheCheers #SuperBowlLIV.@MichelobULTRA #DoItForTheCheers #SuperBowlLIV
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Black Thought, The Voice Of The Roots, Is Ready To Tell His Story
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All we got is all we need.…and all we want is everything!. Join us this Sunday during half-time of THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP. #FlyEaglesFly.
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The time A Tribe Called Quest left our office and decided to make a new album together.
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Well the cat is out the bag. We're really looking forward to this project. S/O to @amazon for seeing our vision #thelegendaryrootscrew
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BONG! BONG! .It’s the official #RootsPicnic 2020 @Spotify playlist featuring music from some of your favorite @RootsPicnic Virtual Experience performers, happening THIS Saturday June 27 at 8pm EST/5pm PST. Be sure to tune in and press play! 🎧▶️➡️
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J Dilla. Still the best to ever do it. Listen to @Questlove's hour long Hot 97 Dilla tribute mix here. http://t.co/HMxpa5WE.
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Our official statement on the passing of our friend and manager #RichNichols. http://t.co/PwXFbZvd2V
http://t.co/XtwiaxErQk.
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New Music from Danger Mouse and @blackthought AQUAMARINE (FEAT. @michaelkiwanuka) OUT NOW.#cheatcodes Aug 12.
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15 days until the 15th year of @rootspicnic so let’s take these 15 days to look at 15 dope clips from all 15 years (A Thread)
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It’s time. Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cain and Abel with my brother Sean C (@itsseanc) coming July 31st. Cover art by the talented Khari Turner (@khari.raheem) - @blackthought
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Excited to roll with @ADtheBand on HIP HOP IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE:The Tour coming soon to a city near you!
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See what @TheRoots got up to with Bad Bunny and @jimmyfallon in PR. TONIGHT ON The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon!!!!.#hamilton #hamiltonmusical #hamiltonpr #jimmyfallon #blackthought #questlove #badbunny #puertorico
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Bumping The New Black Thought? @blackthought .Tell us your favorite track so far. #StreamsofThought #rootspicnic
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Who's tuning in to the 2017 NBA All-Star game tonight? We're gonna tell you which era of basketball was the best. #NBAAllStar #neworleans
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Slim Shahidi made her first public appearance on @fallontonight!.Thank you @yarashahidi @chocolatemommyluv and the whole Fam Bam. #famlove #slimshahidi #Hamilton #yarashahidi
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Wu-Tang forever. Last night was legendary. Thank you New York City, we'll be back. #RootsPicnic. Photo: @meldcole
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Tomorrow, we, along with Billie Holiday, will be inducted into the Philadelphia Walk of Fame. Honored to be among the Philly greats.
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I AM A Slave. [Verse 1: Black Thought].I am a slave.Yes, I'm ony a slave.They'll place my body…
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Pleased to announce that @questlove And @blackthought are founding members of @kennedycenter’s Hip Hop Culture.
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Let’s Get Nuts!
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