Joell Ortiz and Busta Rhymes, backed by The Roots, perform their Hamilton collab “My Shot” on Jimmy Fallon last night much to everyone’s liking.
The Roots Perform Their Latest Songs “Bittersweet” At NYC Stella Artois Dinner Series Event
The Roots took a great opportunity in making songs on a beer that does something pretty interesting to the 5 human senses, according to some people. It’ll make you hope that they’ll make more versions. Take a look at what they cooked up, honoring the brand of Stella Artois at a popular dinner event.
#MusicStillMatters New Music: The Roots – Bittersweet
The Roots link up with Stella Artois Beer for a new song for their upcoming campaign. The Roots just dropped an A & B-side for “BitterSweet.” Listen below.
BET Announces Sheila E, The Roots, D’Angelo + More For BET Awards Prince Tribute
BET will pay tribute to the late Prince at the 2016 BET Awards this year, following his untimely passing in April. Many were upset at Madonna’s attempt to honor her friend at the Billboard Music Awards last month, and following that show, BET promised to deliver a much better one. So far, Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae have been announced as performers for BET, with more to follow. Be sure to tune in on Sunday, June 26.
The Roots Picnic Is Coming To NYC This Fall!
The Roots have put on a major festival in their hometown of Philadelphia every first Saturday of June for nine years, and now they’re expanding the event to NYC – and it will be two days long! The Roots Picnic will hit Bryant Park in Manhattan for the first time ever on October 1 and 2, and performers include D’Angelo, John Mayer, Kevin Gates, Jeremih, Stretch & Bobbitto, Chill Moody, Wu-Tang, Nile Rodgers, Swizz Beatz, EPMD, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Uzi Vert and so many more! Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 10, via Ticketmaster. Check out the full lineup in the gallery!
Questlove Comments On Lauryn Hill’s Behavior
As you may have heard, Lauryn Hill has been under scrutiny for her chronic tardiness for years, and it came to a head when she arrived to a show in Atlanta 3 hours late over the weekend – then blamed it on the “alignment” of her “energy.” To make matters worse, she was late again last night in Virginia. While some feel that her legacy overpowers any wrongdoing from lateness or related behavior, others don’t see it that way at all – and Questlove is one of those people.
