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.

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, who directed the new documentary "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," has shared a remembrance of the subject of his film, Sly Stone. The 82 year-old died of COPD ...

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 ...

Like the DJ he is, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is highly adept at keeping a lot of things spinning.

In an emotional tribute, the Sly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend’s impact, lasting influence, and artistry ...

Walter Scott, co-founder of The Whispers and voice behind hits like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady,” has died at 81 ...

Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is writing and directing a new narrative film that's billed to "drops audiences into hip hop’s soul", and it's powered by WonderRoom, a 360° immersive ...

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.

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 ...