After talking with host Jimmy Fallon about firing the secret service men involved in the sex scandal, President Obama took the stage with the in-house band, The Roots, and “Slow Jammed” the news. Our President is so dope! Watch the video below. Marisa Mendez
The Roots Announce 5th Annual Festival Lineup
The Roots have revealed the details for their annual festival, going down the first weekend of June in Philly. Big names like Wale, Kid Cudi, De La Soul, The Roots (of course) and more will be performing on the pier for the 2 day “picnic.” Full lineup and links to cop tickets are below. Marisa Mendez
(Photo) The Roots and House of Blues Remember Whitney Houston
Questlove of The Roots twitpic’d a photo in honor of Whitney Houston last night before he hit the stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Check out the pic after the jump… RIP Whitney. Wendy L.
(Video) The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
New video from the Soundtrack For a Revolution. The movie dropped in 2009 and if you haven’t seen it you should. Hit the jump. steveisDOPE
(Photos) NFL Stars Celebrate at EA Sports Madden Bowl XVIII; Nas, Snoop, & The Roots Perform
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl With the big game just a few days away, NFL players (Tim Tebow, Deion Sanders, Antrel Rolle, Stevie Johnson, Drew Brees & MANY more) hit the EA Sports Madden Bowl XVIII tournament at the Bud Light Hotel in Indianapolis Thursday night for some head-to-head video gaming followed by a concert featuring The Roots, Nas, & special guest Snoop Dogg and a late-night after party. Check out the pics after the jump…
#IFWT Wishes @Questlove A Happy Birthday
Today is Ahmir Khalib Thompson aka ?uestlove’s 41st birthday. Questlove is the drummer of the band The Roots, who are currently the in-house band for the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show, and has produced tracks for countless artists. Happy birthday, Questlove!! We wish you many, many more! Julie1205 x The IFWT team
