Happy birthday! Black Thought turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 3, 2024

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 53 on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

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Roots frontman Black Thought is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-actor Black Thought has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Black Thought, a cultural icon

Born Tariq Luqmaan Trotter in Philadelphia on October 3, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Black Thought's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Black Thought hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Black Thought as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Black Thought, you're the best!