Questlove gave a heartfelt explanation after the 2025 Roots Picnic Day One “disaster” that left furious fans stranded outside for hours due to severe weather and lack of staff and planning. Organizers’ response to heavy rains drew “Fyre Fest” comparisons, but the Roots drummer claimed that long delays were all they could do to save […]
When The Roots released Things Fall Apart in 1999, they weren’t just dropping another hip-hop album; they were reshaping the genre. With that in mind, this pivotal project is more than worthy of a deep dive. Okayplayer, the online community first launched as a digital home for the band, is reflecting on the project that blended jazz, […]
Tap in to some of the newest music released this week including a single from JT of the City Girls, a remix by Coco Jones featuring Justin Timberlake, an album by Dave East and much more!
L.A. Reid was on Questlove's podcast and shared a crazy story about the coming together of Outkast's highest-selling album! Click inside to hear it!
BOSSIP Editors discuss "Summer Of Soul," Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's documentary directorial debut which shares footage from the Harlem Cultural Festival, which took place in 1969, and included performances from Gladys Knight, Sly And The Family Stone, Mahalia Jackson, Fifth Dimension, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.
We compiled the messiest reactions to DaBaby claiming he doesn't know who Questlove is after the famed Roots drummer and cultural tastemaker criticized his insensitive comments at Rolling Loud
Fox Searchlight has released the exclusive "Soul Searching" featurette for the "Summer of Soul" documentary directed by Questlove.
Hulu released the teaser trailer today for "Summer Of Soul," Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's debut film, a documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which features performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and other legendary acts. The film won Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Over Christmas weekend, fans at home were wowed by a special rendition of The Lion King that was put together on social media platform Clubhouse. The spectacular show was organized by music marketing exec Noelle Chesnut Whitmore along with Kam Dela and Bomani X who both served as music directors.
Questlove, who already has 50 different jobs on any given day, just added another business venture to his resume. The Roots drummer will embark on a multi-year partnership with The Balvenie Whisky to create a new series called Quest For Craft which will explore the process of building your craft, creativity, and what effects it.
Beyoncé And Kelly Rowland Attended Janet Jackson’s Vegas Show It was their turn to sit in the audience! Beyoncé and her bestie and Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland had a girls night out in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 25, where they spent much of the night up out of their seats dancing while watching […]
