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Questlove: Michele Bachmann Controversy Not Worth It

After getting the proverbial political finger from pundit Bill O'Reilly, several women's groups and Bachmann's own camp, Questlove was fearing for the safety of his job. ...Read More »

The Roots Say 'Undun' Taught 'Patience,' TV 'Made Us Better'

The Roots speak about their new concept album 'undun.' ...Read More »

The Roots: Michele Bachmann Says 'Fallon' Song Is 'Sexist'

Monday night (Nov. 21), the Roots got themselves involved in a bit of a scandal when they chose to perform Fishbone's 'Lyin Ass Bitch' as Republican pundit Michele Bachmann walked onstage to sit down with Jimmy Fallon on his 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' show. ...Read More »

The Roots: Michele Bachmann Is a 'Lyin' A-- B----'

Noel Vasquez, Getty Images Known for their adroit, tongue-in-cheek musical choices as house ...Read More »

The Roots Reveal 'Undun' Album Art in New Video -- Watch

The Roots reveal the album art for their forthcoming 13th album, 'UNDUN' in a new behind the scenes video. ...Read More »

25 Best Collaboration Videos

WireImage | Getty Images Even though a solo single gives an artist their time to shine, ...Read More »

Rakim Performs With Roots for 'Paid in Full' 25th Anniversary

Tim Mosenfelder, Getty Images When Rakim took the stage at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club ...Read More »

Ledisi Wants Q-Tip Collabo, Talks Life as a Breakdancer

Ledisi is not one to conform. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has taken her jazz chops to the world of R&B, hip-hop and soul music. ...Read More »

Questlove Curates Fourth of July Jam, the Roots to Headline

Having just completed their fourth annual Roots Picnic, the hardest working band in show biz, the Roots, have been announced as the headliners of the "largest free concert in America": Philly's Fourth of July Jam. ...Read More »

Questlove, YouTube's Karmin Cover Nicki Minaj's 'Super Bass'

By now, the hip-hop and R&B community is well-aware of Karmin, the Boston pop outfit made up of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan. ...Read More »

Questlove and Q-Tip to Headline Japan Benefit Jazz Concert

Acclaimed jazz musician Marcus Miller has recruited Roots' drummer Questlove and Q-Tip to headline an all-star benefit concert for Japanese tsunami relief. ...Read More »

Questlove Pays Tribute to Roy Ayers in New Documentary

Legendary neo-soul musician Roy Ayers will be honored in an upcoming documentary titled ‘The Roy Ayers Project.’ ...Read More »

Ashley Judd Backtracks, Says No Problem With Hip-Hop

While on a promotional blitz for her new book, 'All That Is Bitter, and Sweet,' Ashley Judd has been causing quite an uproar in the hip-hop community for blasting the genre's music. After coming under fire for her words, now the actress is explaining exactly what she meant. ...Read More »

Questlove Responds to Ashley Judd's Attack on Hip-Hop

On Thursday (April 7), the BoomBox reported on actress Ashley Judd's criticism of hip-hop music, writing it off as "rape music," as well as her harsh words aimed at artists like Diddy. Now, a prominent member of the culture is hitting back. ...Read More »

Nicki Minaj, the Roots Team With Casio for New York City Show

Last night (April 7) at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, Nicki Minaj and the Roots teamed up for the launch of the Casio Tryx camera, an innovative shape-shifting pocket cam. ...Read More »

Questlove Calls Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim Beef a 'Lovefest'

Roots drummer Questlove is weighing in on the never ending beef between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim, and according to the Philadelphia native, the discrepancy between the two ladies is nothing more than a "love fest." ...Read More »

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