The Roots frontman discussed his journey to rap distinction and late-night stardom in an interview with NPR ahead of the release of his new project, “Streams of Thought Vol. 1.”

Questlove, Bilal, Black Thought and more crammed behind the series’ eponymous tiny desk in Washington D.C. to perform their song from the “Detroit” soundtrack.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s” house band linked up with an orchestra to perform the epic song from the new movie.

One of the series, the animated “South Street Sounds,” follows three friends who form a band in a neighborhood saturated by music—similar to The Roots’ own origin on Philadelphia’s South Street.

Yancey-Smith’s children’s book about her late son, “The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey,” is out now. We asked the woman behind the production hero’s namesake foundation about the new book and her son’s place in Black history.

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture officially opens on September 24. Visitors can celebrate at a three-day festival.

From Usher to Future to Janelle Monáe, the top Black artists and performers reigned supreme at the awards ceremony.

Prince’s renowned collaborator and former fiancée conceived the album, “Girl Meets Boy,” after his death.

Obama also discussed leaving office and the 2016 election with host Jimmy Fallon during his “Tonight Show” appearance.

The Roots and Janelle Monáe will also honor the icon during the June 26 awards show.

The Roots’ drummer and producer spoke at length with host Terry Gross about Prince, “The Tonight Show” and his new book, “Something To Food About.”

“I know Kendrick don’t know he bit my play but the person who told him to do that dose [sic],” tweeted Philly emcee Dice Raw. 

The Compton MC debuted “Untitled 2” during last night’s episode. 

Read just why this singer-guitarist stands out from the soul revival and gives classic sounds new meaning. 

The iconic soul singer-songwriter, who died at 33, would have been 70 today.