The Roots Announce the Lineup for the 9th Annual Roots Picnic

Philadelphia’s Festival Pier will be home to the ninth annual Roots Picnic this summer and the 2016 installment is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Unveiled today, this year’s lineup will is headlined by Future, Leon Bridges, and Usher — who will be backed by The Roots themselves — and will also … Read more

Watch Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Join In On ‘Rapper’s Delight’ With The Roots

This year’s Wawa Welcome America! – part of Philadelphia’s July 4 celebrations – were headlined by Philly natives The Roots. One surprising person showed up to perform alongside the local legends: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. The incumbent head of the City of Brotherly Love took the stage with The Roots for a performance of The Sugarhill … Read more