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The Grammy Awards celebrated Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary with appearances from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Questlove, Black Thought, and more.

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Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, and More Celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary With Epic Grammys Performance

Black Thought of The Roots and Danger Mouse have shared their collaborative album 'Cheat Codes,' which features ASAP Rocky, MF Doom, and Run The Jewels.

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| BY JOE PRICE

Black Thought and Danger Mouse Drop Album 'Cheat Codes' f/ ASAP Rocky, MF Doom, and Run The Jewels

The album will mark the first from the legendary duo in more than two decades and is utilizing a unique release strategy. Production is handled by Madlib.

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| BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli Announce Release Date for New Black Star Album ‘No Fear of Time’

Saba has shared his new album 'Few Good Things' with features from G Herbo, 6lack, Smino, Black Thought, Krayzie Bone, Pivot Gang, and more.

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| BY TARA MAHADEVAN

Listen to Saba's New Album 'Few Good Things' f/ G Herbo, 6lack, Smino, Black Thought, and More

We spoke with Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots about his role in the return of Reebok's Human Rights Now! campaign. Find the full interview here.

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| BY RILEY JONES

Black Thought Wants the Right Sneaker Collab for the Right Reason

Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction this weekend, Kobe Bryant's long lost debut album surfaced online Thursday. Here are five things you need to know.

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| BY XAVIER HAMILTON

5 Things to Know About Kobe Bryant's Long Lost Rap Album

With narration from Dave Chappelle, a verse from Black Thought, and some harmonies from Tiffany Gouché, J.PERIOD is preparing listeners for his debut.

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| BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Premiere: J.PERIOD Links with Dave Chappelle, Black Thought, and Tiffany Gouché on "All in Your Head"

Although this year's event won't take place in front of a live audience, fans can experience the jam session via Oculus, the Venues app, or Tidal.

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| BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Livestream The Roots' Annual Pre-Grammy Jam Session f/ Ari Lennox, Tobe Nwigwe, and More

DJ and producer Statik Selektah has returned with his ninth studio album, 'The Balancing Act,' and it is absolutely stacked with a wide variety of guests.

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| BY JOE PRICE

Statik Selektah Drops 'The Balancing Act' f/ Nas, 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, and More

Common has released his new album 'A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1),' which boasts appearances from Lenny Kravitz, Chuck D, Stevie Wonder, and more.

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| BY TARA MAHADEVAN

Stream Common's Album 'A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1)' f/ Stevie Wonder, Black Thought, and More

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