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W ithin minutes of arriving at the studio for their Musicians on Musicians shoot, Redman and Black Thought are exchanging daps and catching up like old friends — because they are. The two voluble MCs, who took parallel paths to fame in the Nineties, laugh and swap stories in the …

Another Roots Picnic is in the books. For two days, thousands of music lovers descended upon Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park to check out a wide array of acts, from R&B and pop stars such as Maxwell, Miguel, and Tems to rappers like Meek Mill, GloRilla, Latto, and everything in between. Though …

John Legend brought the snap-and-clap spirit of the church to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The musician took the stage with special guest Black Thought and Tonight Show house band the Roots for a spirited performance of “Used to Love U” from his very first album Get Lifted. The …

Twenty years ago, John Legend released his debut album Get Lifted. The recording process spanned three years as the then-burgeoning musician shaped and solidified its 14-song track list. It served as a launching pad for Legend’s now two-decade-long career — making it more than deserving of a guest-packed, expanded reissue …

As roughly 100 musicians dine on pasta, ramen, and cannabis-infused bento boxes under a massive tent in DJ Jazzy Jeff’s backyard, the hip-hop pioneer announces that the night’s main event is about to begin. He had invited artists across music mediums and generations – including De La Soul’s Posdnous and …

As his recent work with Pearl Jam and the Rolling Stones suggests, mega-producer Andrew Watt really, really loves classic rock —and he’s clearly a little tired of being holed up in the studio. So Watt teamed up with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to form Smith and Watt …

The Roots Picnic, held yearly in Philadelphia since 2008, is a special kind of music festival. The lineup this year covered a wide spectrum of hip-hop and R&B, plus country, go-go, and more, with the Roots’ own omnivorous musicality as the guiding force. Daily crowds of 30,000 made the pilgrimage …

Renowned hip-hop producer Madlib enlists Black Thought and Your Old Droog for his new track “Reekyod,” the producer’s first single in three years. Over a crackling, D.O.C.-sampling beat crafted by Madlib, the two rappers showcase their lyrical prowess. “Everything I spit, shine/Imma get mine, regardless,” Droog proclaims on his verse. …

The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced Monday the Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life festival, which will take place June 29 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Roots will headline with additional performances by Queen Latifah, Common, and others. It’s the Philly festival’s inaugural …

Travis Kelce’s decade-old tweets went viral this week as obsessed Swifties dug into the social media history of Taylor Swift’s new boyfriend, with mostly wholesome (albeit often misspelled) results. With the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s love of “Chipolte,” napping, giving “a squirle a peice of bread” and The Price …