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The Roots announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of The Roots Picnic, and it's looking to be a smash hit with Lil Wayne, Nas and Jill Scott as headliners. Ticket presales begin on Tuesday at 10 A.M. EST.

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The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life event at the Hollywood Bowl for June 29, 2024.

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The Rock The Bells Festival is adding two powerful groups to its lineup - Run DMC and The Roots. The Roots will back up LL Cool J for his set with DJ Z-Trip, and Run DMC will be performing in their home borough on what's regarded as their farewell tour.

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LL Cool J has announced The F.O.R.C.E (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live Tour, which he will be headlining along with The Roots and DJ Jazzy Jeff. The lineup for the 24-date concert tour features some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, which include Queen Latifah, Rakim, Slick Rick and more.

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The wife of the late great Leonard Hubbard believes The Roots are not men of their word. She is suing Questlove and Black Thought for fraud.

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The Roots are best known these days for backing up Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show.'

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Listen: I’ve been an avid fan of The Roots since the release of the band’s fourth album Things Fall Apart. I’ve since made purchases on their whole 14-album catalog, attended three of their live shows and have even made an honest attempt at regularly watching Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show since they are the house band. […]

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Leonard "Hub" Hubbard, a founding member of the legendary Roots crew, has passed away. He was 62.

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As previously reported, Jaguar Wright previously called out her former crew The Roots over alleged ill-treatment of Malik B prior to his passing among other things, along with Common who she claimed sexually assaulted her while they were in a relationship--before apologizing to Tiffany Haddish for the accusation.

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On Sunday (Aug 2), Jaguar Wright took to Instagram live to address the disrespect she alleges that she faced at the hands of Common. During the live, Wright alleges that Common sexually assaulted her while the two were allegedly dating. According to the songstress, the two were in bed after a show and Common asked for sex, which she declined.

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Taking to Instagram Live, Jaguar Wright spoke about the shocking death of Malik B, alleging that despite the public and seemingly heartfelt reactions and condolences,  Black Thought and Questlove weren't keeping it real about their behind the scenes actions towards their fellow member.