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Cathy Rong, Questlove's chief of staff, plans semi-regular game nights for the Roots frontman and documentarian. Here are her ...
The Roots delivered a riveting performance at Ravinia, blending jazz, soul, and hip hop into a genre-defining showcase of raw ...
Sly Stone died Monday after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues," according to a family statement.
Questlove calls the late Sly Stone, the subject of his doc 'Sly Lives: aka the Burden of Black Genius,' a 'giant' who 'will forever live' in a tribute ...
While his talent shone brightly, Sly faced the pressure of living up to those expectations, creating a constant conflict between his creativity and the anxiety of being in the spotlight. His artistry ...
For decades, the music of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and his band, The Roots, has defied the conventions of hip-hop and soul ...
Walter Scott, co-founder of The Whispers and voice behind hits like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady,” has died at 81 ...
In an emotional tribute, the Sly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend’s impact, lasting influence, and artistry ...
Like the DJ he is, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is highly adept at keeping a lot of things spinning.
Walter Scott Jr, who led R&B group the Whispers as a vocalist with his twin "Scotty," died Thursday. He was 81.
Questlove and Black Thought are working together on a new narrative and immersive film focusing on “Hip-Hop’s soul.” Written by Christopher Smith Published on June 13, 2025 ...
Questlove's Sly Stone documentary confronts the 'burden of Black genius' In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist.