The Burial of Black Genius (a.k.a. D’Angelo Lives!)
Questlove pays tribute to his friend and collaborator: “D’Angelo, to me, was one of the last pure artists in Black music”
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Questlove on Sly Stone: 'His Artistry Came With a Burden'
Questlove, director of the Sly Stone documentarySly Lives, looks back at the late artist's genius and pain in a new essay
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Questlove, Clairo, Earthgang, and More Remember Sly Stone: He ‘Was a Giant’
Fatboy Slim, Ben Crump, and other celebrities shared tributes for the late musician
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A Cultural Force That Transcends GenerationsBy providing your information, you agree to ourTerms of Use and ourPrivacy Policy.We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.Questlove Honors 'Giant' Sly Stone: 'His Music Will Echo Forever'
In an emotional tribute, theSly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend’s impact, lasting influence, and artistry
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Lady Gaga Praises Queer Music Pioneer Carl Bean in Docu Clip: 'Anthems Unify People'
"When that song stopped charting, they didn't stop playing that song in clubs," Gaga says in new filmI Was Born This Way. "And the movement didn't stop"
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Hometown Heroes and Cross-Genre Icons: Seven Takeaways from Roots Picnic 2025
Annual Philly festival features some memorable performances from Meek Mill, Maxwell, GloRilla, and more — and a surprise Clipse appearance — despite weather-related chaos
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Questlove Apologizes for Extreme Delays at Roots Picnic: ‘Today Wasn’t Ideal’
Heavy rain and muddy grounds at the Mann Center in Philadelphia forced organizers to delay the show by hours, even as frustrated fans gathered outside and chanted “let us in!”
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Questlove Was 'Shocked' by Kendrick Lamar’s Homage to the Roots In ‘Squabble Up’ Video
The musician said it was an "honor" but also "a surprise when you see people acknowledging you after all this time"
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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Announce Inaugural Future Ruins Fest Celebrating Film Music
Mark Mothersbaugh, John Carpenter, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Questlove among artists that will perform scores live in Los Angeles on Nov. 8
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Did Sly Stone ‘Blow It?’ Questlove Says the Answer Is Complicated
Questlove talks about his new Sly Stone movie, previews his Earth, Wind, and Fire doc, and much more
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