The first music festival to drop DaBaby was a Philly concert at the Mann
Questlove also crossed off the rapper after his homophobic comments.
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Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
The Roots street sign is already up at South and Passyunk, surprising Questlove
"Hell of a way to find out," the Tonight Show drummer said. "Wow."
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Successful Roots Picnic draws 25,000 to Fairmount Park, minor disruption near the end
Despite the temporary panic, it was a glorious day of music at the Mann Center.
New Phillies beer garden gives ballpark a big boost
With indoor-outdoor seating and direct access to the field, Pass and Stow is a win at Citizens Bank Park.
RIP Karaz, the Philly graffiti and hip-hop legend you’ve probably never heard of
King of the "Wicked" handstyle, he had a significant influence on The Roots and inspired a character on MTV.
Mayor Kenney has now pissed off two of America’s biggest hip hop stars
Questlove joins Jay-Z in ripping on Philadelphia for kicking Made in America off the Parkway.
Mark your calendars: 2018 Roots Picnic set for June 2 at Festival Pier
Per Questlove, Goldlink will star. Additional details have not yet been released.
Vid clip: On the 25th anniversary of The Roots, Questlove recounts their start
"We were just two friends with some drumsticks and buckets, set up on the corner of South Street to make date night money. What'd we make, like $60?"
Questlove opens the Sundae season at the Bok
Dance party master Lee Jones is back for a 14th year of Sunday afternoon jams. He knew the Roots frontman before fame and Fallon, so of course Quest is staying around post-Picnic to spin for the season opener on a South Philly rooftop. All ages, rain or shine.
Where: Bok Bar at 1901 S. 9th St. 19148
When: June 4, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How much: $10
The 2017 Black Music Map: 21 more locations that changed Philly music
Another look at the places in our city that have shaped popular music in America.
Tonight Questlove and Terry Gross talk Prince, funerals and food
Ahmir Thompson, frontman for the Roots and leader of the Tonight Show's house band, is much more than a musician — as his new book, "something to food about," proves.