Black Thought
American rapper (born 1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1971),[1] better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper, singer, actor and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group The Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove. Regarded as "one of the most skilled, incisive, and prolific rappers of his time",[2][3] he is widely lauded for his live performance skills, continuous multisyllabic rhyme schemes, complex lyricism, double entendres, and politically aware lyrics. He and The Roots are a part of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, frequently playing games with Fallon and his guests.
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Birth name | Tariq Luqmaan Trotter |
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Born | (1971-10-03) October 3, 1971 (age 52)[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1987–present |
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