Black Thought

De La Soul & The Roots Salute Trugoy The Dove Live on ‘The Tonight Show’

Posdnous and Maseo line up with The Roots to perform a De La Soul classic live on late-night. De La… Read More

March 17, 2023

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Navy Blue, Black Thought and More

The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More

March 10, 2023

Watch the Cast of the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ & The Roots Sing-Along on ‘The Tonight Show’

On The Tonight Show, The Roots, Keegan Michael Key, Zach Braff, Seth Rogan and more sang the Super Mario Bros.… Read More

March 10, 2023

Yasiin Bey, Black Thought, Ab-Soul & More Discuss Their Respect for De La Soul on Apple Music

During a roundtable discussion on Apple Music, Yasiin Bey, Ab-Soul, Black Thought, DJ Premier and others discussed the impact of… Read More

March 7, 2023

De La Soul Celebrated The Life and Legacy of Trugoy The Dove with Rap Royalty in NYC

On the eve of their streaming debut proper, De La Soul put one up for the late Trugoy The Dove… Read More

March 3, 2023

Watch Black Thought Give A 5-Minute Ode to Hip-Hop 50 In BET Promo Clip

Continuing the 50th anniversary celebration to hip-hop, Black Thought has delivered a 5-minute hip-hop homage in partnership with BET. Black… Read More

February 21, 2023

Diddy & Ms. Lauryn Hill Are Headlining Roots Picnic 2023

Roots Picnic 2023 is back with performances from Ms. Lauryn Hill , Diddy, Lil Uzi Vert, and more. The Roots… Read More

February 20, 2023

Black Thought & El Michels Affair Offer New Single “That Girl” for Valentine’s Day

Following their latest single "Grateful," Black Thought and El Michels Affair are back with "That Girl" from upcoming album Glorious… Read More

February 14, 2023

Mixtape Monday: Mike & Keys, Brainorchestra, J. PERIOD x Black Thought, SQ + More

New music from Mike & Keys, Brainorchestra, J. PERIOD x Black Thought, SQ and more this Mixtape Monday. Mike &… Read More

February 13, 2023

Black Thought is Releasing an Album with El Michels Affair

Just months releasing Cheat Codes with Danger Mouse, Black Thought has joined El Michels Affair for forthcoming album Glorious Game.… Read More

January 11, 2023

The 20 Best Rap Verses of 2022

Our list of best rap verses features a wide spectrum of rappers finding new ways to flip language and flows.… Read More

December 28, 2022

Black Thought & Seun Kuti Connect on the ‘African Dreams’ EP

Seun Kuti and Black Thought have released three-track remix EP, African Dreams, with production from Molotov. Nigerian musician Seun Kuti… Read More

December 9, 2022

Here’s a List of Everyone Eminem Thanked During His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Speech

While accepting his Rock Hall induction, Eminem gave a long list of thank yous in his speech, including his influences… Read More

November 7, 2022

The Roots Preview New Single ‘Misunderstood’ Featuring Erykah Badu & Tierra Whack

On Thursday, The Roots debuted their new song "Misunderstood" on Hot 97, the song featuring Erykah Badu and fellow Philadelphian… Read More

October 28, 2022

Seun Kuti And Black Thought Champion “People Power” On “Kuku Kee Me (Remix)” [Premiere]

Fresh off the release of Cheat Codes with Danger Mouse, Black Thought joins Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti on the "Kuku Kee Me… Read More

September 22, 2022

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Roc Marciano, Black Thought, and More

The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More

August 12, 2022