the roots

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The Roots did it big.

Pharrell, Solange and Weezy are set to rock Philly.

The Roots' tribute to basketball was a slam dunk.

The NBA All-Star Game will have a unique intro.

Jimmy Fallon got some help from The Roots and the star-studded cast of 'Sing' for an a cappella version of 'Wonderful Christmastime.'

Will they perform music from their upcoming album?

Objectively speaking, this will be the greatest thing ever.

The Roots are back in the studio.

Prince's ex-fiancee Sheila E. and D'Angelo are also slated to honor the late legend during the awards show.

Questlove is irked that someone won't allow The Roots to use their equipment.

Adele has given many haunting live performances of her hit single, "Hello" but have you heard the version with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots playing classroom instruments?

Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon teamed up for the 6th installment of their beloved 'History Of Rap' series, performing a medley of hip hop classics.

Justin Bieber hit up The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and in addition to a freestyle session with the Roots and a drum-off with Questlove, he showed us his country side.

R&B superstars Erykah Badu and the Weekend performed soulful and energetic sets at the 8th annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on Saturday (May 30).

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Believe it or not, the Notorious B.I.G. and The Roots had beef back in the days. Unfortunately, the Philadelphia group couldn't patch things up with the late rapper before his untimely death in March 1997. Drummer Questlove detailed his Biggie story during an episode of the Juan Epstein podcast.

Just when we thought we couldn't be any more obsessed with Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass,' Jimmy Fallon had to come along and make it positively epic.