Black Thought is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as the lead MC of the hip-hop group The Roots, with whom he has received numerous Grammy Awards.
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Tariq Trotter, better known by his stage name Black Thought, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as the lead MC of the hip-hop group The Roots, with whom he has recorded twelve studio albums. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest lyricists of all time, and has been praised for his intricate and complex rhyme schemes.
Tariq Trotter was born on October 3, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he met Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, who would later become the drummer for The Roots. After graduating high school, Trotter attended Millersville University, where he studied English and African-American literature.
Trotter began his career as a battle rapper in the late 1980s, and in 1987, he and Questlove formed The Roots. The group released their debut album, Organix, in 1993, and have since released twelve studio albums, including their most recent, End Game, in 2018. Throughout his career with The Roots, Trotter has been praised for his lyrical prowess and his ability to craft intricate and complex rhyme schemes.
In addition to his work with The Roots, Trotter has also released several solo projects, including his debut solo album, Streams of Thought, Vol. 1, in 2018. He has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Common, Talib Kweli, and John Legend.
Trotter has also appeared in several films and television shows, including The Wire, Bamboozled, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has also been featured in several documentaries, including The Art of Organized Noize and The Black Godfather.
Trotter has been praised for his lyrical prowess and his ability to craft intricate and complex rhyme schemes. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest lyricists of all time, and has been praised for his contributions to hip-hop culture.