Questlove Reflects on the Roots’ Move to London: “Business Thrived, the Friendship Eroded”
In a new interview, Questlove recalls the band’s early gamble of relocating to London—a period that boosted their career but severely strained personal bonds.
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Jay-Z Reunites State Property at a Reformed Roots Picnic
Jay-Z’s Saturday night headlining set paired a career-spanning performance with a rare onstage gathering of the full State Property crew, while the festival itself showed the results of a necessary relocation.
Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Return Cut Through the Noise with a Freestyle That Named Names
After seven years away from festival stages, Jay-Z headlined Roots Picnic with a career-spanning set and an opening freestyle that targeted Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West directly.
JAY-Z and The Roots to Headline 2026 Roots Picnic at New Venue
The festival moves to the historic Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia for its 2026 edition, featuring a joint headlining set.