The Roots frontman speaks on the DJ's role in hip hop, his work with J. Period, battle rap, The Roots Picnic in NYC, recent events in Baltimore, and more

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The message and visuals associated with the young Brooklyn rap upstart shows the depth that is all too-often overlooked when critiquing modern rap music.

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Funnyman Dave Chapelle is coming back from something of a self-imposed exile in a big way, announcing three Radio City Music Hall events combining his comedy with top tier musical performances

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Pharoahe Monch and Black Thought combine on a snappy Marco Polo headnodder, inciting further excitement for Monch's highly anticipated album "P.T.S.D." dropping on April 15

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With their NY-heavy festival stage a thing of the past, several regional heavyweights will hit the stage for the annual hip hop and R&B monster jam at Metlife Stadium.

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Black Thought, The Roots and Method Man represent the Wu with a rousing rendition of "Protect Ya Neck"

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The kickoff event for this year's Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival was the Show & Prove Super Bowl, the last stop in a series of competitive events that decide who will win the coveted opening act position at the main day concert.

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