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Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Perform on ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Perform on ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Perform on ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa dropped by 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' last night (Dec. 5), where the stoner duo performed their new single 'Young, Wild & Free,' from the upcoming cannabis comedy 'Mac and Devin Go to High School.' Introducing themselves in character as Mac and Devin, Snoop and his pothead protégé blazed through their new single, with live support from The Roots, who more than ma
Questlove: Michele Bachmann Controversy Not Worth It
Questlove: Michele Bachmann Controversy Not Worth It
Questlove: Michele Bachmann Controversy Not Worth It
As The Boombox previously reported, much-loved drummer Questlove and the Roots gave Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann a sly tribute on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last week. As detailed in several tweets, Quest and crew's walk-on music for the Minnesota congresswoman was an instrumental version of Fishbone's 1985 classic 'Lyin' Ass Bitch...
The Roots: Michele Bachmann Is a ‘Lyin’ A– B—-‘
The Roots: Michele Bachmann Is a ‘Lyin’ A– B—-‘
The Roots: Michele Bachmann Is a ‘Lyin’ A– B—-‘
Known for their adroit, tongue-in-cheek musical choices as house band for Jimmy Fallon, The Roots outdid themselves last night (Nov. 21). They welcomed Republican pundit Michele Bachmann on the 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' show to the tune of Fishbone's 'Lyin' Ass Bitch...
The Roots Reveal ‘Undun’ Album Art in New Video — Watch
The Roots Reveal ‘Undun’ Album Art in New Video — Watch
The Roots Reveal ‘Undun’ Album Art in New Video — Watch
Philly rap crew The Roots are preparing to release 'UNDUN,' their most ambitious record to date, and have offered fans a glimpse at the album artwork, along with a brief behind-the-scenes clip from the photo shoot. The video, which was shot in "The Cage," New York City's famed West 4th St...
Ledisi Wants Q-Tip Collabo, Talks Life as a Breakdancer
Ledisi Wants Q-Tip Collabo, Talks Life as a Breakdancer
Ledisi Wants Q-Tip Collabo, Talks Life as a Breakdancer
Ledisi is not one to conform. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has taken her jazz chops to the world of R&B, hip-hop and soul music. Maybe that's the reason why the New Orleans native has always been a tough artist for the marketplace to nail down. It...
Questlove Curates Fourth of July Jam, the Roots to Headline
Questlove Curates Fourth of July Jam, the Roots to Headline
Questlove Curates Fourth of July Jam, the Roots to Headline
Having just completed their fourth annual Roots Picnic, the hardest working band in show biz, the Roots, have been announced as the headliners of the "largest free concert in America": Philly's Fourth of July Jam. Drawing over 500,000 attendees each year, Philly's Fourth of July Jam, presented by Wawa Welcome America, is poised to be the biggest event yet, having partnered with musical d

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