In a new lawsuit filed by former bass player for The Roots, Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, he alleges that the group cut him out of his share of their earnings per his original contract with them, after he was forced to leave the group because of a bout with cancer. Hub helped form the group back in 1992, and stayed with them until multiple myeloma forced him to leave in 2007. According to Hub, his contract called for him to continue getting paid as a co-owner, but a former manager for the group sent him a letter in 2014 threatening that he was going to lose his health insurance and his cut of the band’s revenues. Hub is suing founding members Questlove and Black Thought and their current manager for an unspecified amount.
(Video) R. Kelly Performs A Selection Of His Hits On ‘The Tonight Show’
R. Kelly stopped by Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show to promote his upcoming 13th studio album, The Buffet, which is scheduled to drop next month. Of course, he performed a selection of his hits including some old favorites like, “Ignition (Remix)” and “Bump n’ Grind” and “Backyard Party”, along with his more recent single “Marching Band.” Check out the full performance below.
(Photo) The Roots Are Going On A Holiday Tour
After a stellar performance along side Talib Kweli on The Tonight Show, The Roots are taking their show on the road for the holidays. Black Thought and Quest Love along side special guest Common will be spreading holiday cheer between December 26th and January 2nd. Hit the jump to see if they will be performing in a city near you.
(Video) Talib Kweli, Rapsody And The Roots Perform ‘Every Ghetto’ On ‘The Tonight Show’
Last night’s edition of the “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” featured muiscial guesy Talib Kweli. Kweli was join on stage by the Roots and Rapsody, and together they debuted a new new called “Every Ghetto”. The record which covers many of today’s issues like police brutality and gentrification will be featured on Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder’s upcoming album Indie 500. Check out the performance below.
Questlove Announced As Executive Music Producer For ‘Roots’ Remake
A&E Networks’ just revealed the executive music producer for its remake of Roots, it is none other then Questlove. Yes the drummer and music extraordinaire from The Roots. For details hit the jump.
(Video) Watch A$AP Rocky Perform “L$D” And “Jukebox Joints” With The Roots On The Tonight Show
A$AP Rocky performed “L$D” and “Jukebox Joints”,both fresh tracks from his new album At.Long.Last.A$AP. on The Tonight Show. He had some help from The Roots which made his performance so dope. *No pun intended* Watch the video below!
