Questlove

With his turntables and Serato in tow, ?uestlove traveled down to Cuba in April as an ambassador for hip-hop. Not wanting to miss out on the moment, Okayplayer TV sent a camera crew down with the talented musician to capture the experience ...

The music community is –– and always has been –– an important part of Instagram. For the past four years, we have become the home for artists big and small –– a place where people across the musical spectrum come to share stories, reveal their creativity and connect directly with fans. Today we’re launching @music, a ne... Read More ...

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The performance line-up for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards definitely proves that hip-hop can fit in anywhere. From Jay Z and Chris Martin to Eminem and Elton, music's biggest night has long since been known for amazing genre-blending collabs...

For someone so animated, it's a wonder Action Bronson has never been a cartoon before. Last night (Jan. 22), the Queens rapper guest starred on FXX's Lucas Bros. Moving Co., an animated series helmed by comedians Kenny and Keith Lucas. Bronson was joined on screen by The Roots' ...

Today, Jan. 20, marks the birthday of legendary drummer, DJ and Roots Crew member Questlove.

As more news of fatal shootings of men of color by law enforcement continue, U.S. citizens from all over the country urge people from all backgrounds to take a stand against injustice. The deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner sparked protests and unity demonstrations nationwide. ?ue...

D'Angelo's Black Messiah was released late Sunday night (Dec. 14) to rave reviews; it was the first studio-quality music from the renowned singer in nearly 15 years. According to The New York Times, you weren't the only one who hadn't heard the third D'Angelo LP until Sunday—neither had his label executives. F...

I urge and challenge musicians and artists alike to push themselves to be a voice of the times that we live in. I know that many see what happened to Dixie Chicks' #NatalieMaines @mainesmusic (she bravely expressed her opinion/dismay on the Bush administration declaring war & was unjustly targeted....whil... Read More ...

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As the entire entertainment community reacted to the death of comedy icon Robin Williams, one memory from ?uestlove has stood out. The Roots drummer went on Instagram and shared his own special remembrance of Robin Williams and how he showed some serious love to the Almighty. Man. Th...