Black Thought

Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1971), 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", 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.

Black Thought
Black Thought performing in 2011
Background information
Birth nameTariq Luqmaan Trotter
Also known as
  • Tarik Collins
  • Reek Ruffin
  • Riq Geez
  • The Bad Lieutenant
Born (1971-10-03) October 3, 1971
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • author
Years active1987–present
Labels
Member of
  • The Roots
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