Profile
Black Thought
Actor + Drummer + Musician
Male
Born
Oct 3, 1971
Age
41
Genres
Hip hop
Performed With
The Roots + Black...
Record Label
Def Jam Recordings
Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American hip-hop artist who is the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group The Roots, as well as an occasional actor. Black Thought, who co-founded The Roots with drummer ?uestlove (Ahmir Thompson… Read More
News + Updates
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Hip Hop Rumors: Is Black Thought From The Roots Going To Be A Movie Star Soon?All Hip Hop - Feb 22, 2012
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The Roots, Hammersmith Apollo, London The IndependentGoogle News - Aug 25, 2011
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The Roots, Hmv Apollo Hammersmith Review Evening StandardGoogle News - Aug 22, 2011
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When Did It Become Okay To Hate Tavis Smiley? The Atlanta PostGoogle News - Aug 16, 2011
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Black Thought.
CHILDHOOD
1971
Birth
Born on October 3, 1971.
TWENTIES
1993
21 Years Old
The Square Roots renamed themselves the Roots and released its debut album Organix in 1993, to prepare for a concert in Germany.
1995
23 Years Old
The Roots signed to DGC and followed up with Do You Want More?!!!??! in 1995.
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2000
28 Years Old
In 2000, the Roots won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "You Got Me", with guest performances by Erykah Badu and Eve.
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THIRTIES
2006
34 Years Old
In 2006, he began working on a collaborative project with producer Danger Mouse titled Dangerous Thoughts.
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2011
39 Years Old
In February 2011, Black Thought, along with 10.Deep and his side collective "Money Making Jam Boys", which includes Dice Raw, S.T.S., Truck North, & P.O.R.N., released the mixtape titled The Prestige.
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