LL Cool J and Diddy are the latest celebrities to appear on the PBS program, Finding Your Roots. The show dives into peoples’ lineage to learn more about where they came from, and both stumbled upon new facts about their families they’d never known. Diddy learns that one of his great, great, great grandfathers was arrested for being a runaway slave, while LL connects with multiple family members he never knew he had. They’re both really amazing segments! Check out both in full below.
(Video) Check Out Kendrick Lamar’s Performance At Austin City Limits
Before it debuts on PBS this Saturday, fans can check out exclusive footage of Kendrick Lamar’s Austin City Limits performance. In a rare performance of his To Pimp a Butterfly classics, which will not be featured in the broadcast, K.Dot puts on an amazing rendition of the records “Wesley’s Theory,” and “Hood Politics.” Check it out below.
(Video) Nas & Angela Bassett Check Their Ancestry On “Finding Your Roots” With Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Something educational. During an episode of Finding My Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., Nas, Angela Bassett as well as Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, Valerie Jarrett take some time out to review their ancestry. During PBS broadcast, the Harvard professor helps the three individuals to trace where they come from and try to pinpoint a name line. It was no surprise that when Nas’ history was being discussed, he begins with the hip hop culture. “Hip Hop was a raw expression of American youth, and the rhythm of it was like a combination of all musics, all musics combined into one,” Nas begins. “It was the music of my soul. Hit the jump for more.
Kim Kardashian Trying To Snag A Spot On A PBS Show
Kim Kardashian pretty much has her hands in everything! She is an actress, so we aren’t totally shocked when Kim says she would love to have a part on this PBS Show. Hit the jump!
(Caught On Tape) Ouch! PBS Reporter Gets Trampled By Rowdy Crowd At SXSW Festival
During a metal performance at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, a reporter from PBS got caught in an intense mosh pit while broadcasting live on air. Poor guy looked hurt! Check out the video below.
Jeremy Piven Returning To TV This Sunday In “Mr. Selfridge”
Entourage has been off the air for some time, but Mr. Ari Gold (aka Jeremy Piven) is back, this time with a new show on PBS. The show will debut at 9pm this coming Sunday. Get the 411 on what to expect from “Mr. Selfridge” below.
