The Roots
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The Roots
1987 - 2026
Quick Facts
- Name: The Roots
- Genre: American hip hop group
- Origin: Philadelphia, 1987
Notable Members
- Black Thought (54)
- Questlove (55)
The latest news
Black ThoughtAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the rapper, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 54-year-old Black Thought has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »- The RootsAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that The Roots are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »
- QuestloveAMP™, | Sad news for Questlove fans as speculation had been rife that the American drummer will announce his retirement from music, at age 55, with immediate effect.Read It »