What Now? with Trevor Noah Questlove Isn't Manif*cking Around [VIDEO]
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Jul 11, 2024 Questlove, renowned musician and cultural commentator, chats with Trevor about essential topics like the recent Grammy celebration marking 50 years of hip-hop and insights from his book, Hip Hop is History. They delve into the logistical juggernaut behind the Grammy performance and share personal anecdotes, including the wild dynamics of his legendary game nights. Questlove also reflects on the evolution of hip-hop, the intertwining of personal and societal issues, and the emotional power of music, revealing the joy found in connection and storytelling.
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Grammys Chaos
- Questlove details the chaotic events of Grammy's Hip Hop 50 tribute.
- Last-minute artist dropouts and award show order changes caused major scrambling.
Hip-Hop and Drugs
- Questlove connects hip-hop's evolution to societal drug trends.
- He argues that music reflects the self-soothing methods of each era.
Roots Beginnings
- The Roots started with Questlove and Black Thought busking on South Street.
- This followed a chance encounter where a girl recognized Questlove from a commercial.
