Black Thought Opens Up About The Roots, His Famous Cypher, Malik B., & Fallon | PEOPLE’S PARTY LIVE

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• Thought gives his take on why Talib''s verse for ' 'Double Trouble' didn't make it on the record.
• Yasiin Bey holding up a studio session when disappeared after going to grab a fish sandwich.
• Bringing his skill set into the acting world and writing the musical titled, 'Black No More.'
• Roots' challenges in being recognized as fully-fledged emcees when the arrived on the scene.
• How Thought managed to cope with losing his mother and father at such an early age.
• Breaking down the origin of his rap name and how it was inspired by the visual arts.
• Thought's original rap name of Hawk Smooth and how it was inspired by BDK's 'Set It Off.'
• His belonging to the lineage of pioneers like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and Kool G Rap.
• Feeling honored to be one of the torch bearers of keeping the soul of hip hop alive.
• The legacy of Sean C and LV and how much love Big Pun had for Black Thought.
• Questlove's role in the Roots crew and his being "the gatekeeper of all-things musical."
• Why Talib's roommate threw out his 'Do You Want More?!!!??!' album during an argument.
• Biggie's reaction to The Root's song and video for 'What They Do' and if Thought has regrets.
• Thought's take on Drill Music and if he feels it deserves a space in today's hip hop scene.
• What The Root's album, 'Things Fall Apart' means to the city of Philadelphia.
• The song 'The Love Of My Life,' and how it was inspired by Common's 'I Used To Love H.E.R.'
• The genius of Malik B and the unknowing influence he had on so many before his passing.
• The viral Funkmaster Flex Freestyle that changed the trajectory of Thought's career.
• How The Roots' original bassist Leonard Hubbard played such a vital role early-on.
• Taking the gig as Jimmy Fallon's band and why it was undoubtedly the right move.
• Rich Nichols being an essential piece of the Roots' legacy as the early visionary for the group.
 

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:comeon: you want us to believe yall wasn't trying intentionally dissing Bad Boy, Biggie. It was too similar to One More Chance Remix video. Talib trying to play dumb like he didn't see it at that time. Come on man.
 
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:comeon: you want us to believe yall wasn't trying intentionally dissing Bad Boy, Biggie. It was too similar to One More Chance Remix video. Talib trying to play dumb like he didn't see it at that time. Come on man.


Nas took it personally too. Nore said Nas straight up said “These nikkas dissing me”
 
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