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Black Thought Biography
Black Thought is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on October 3, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Black Thought was born Tarik Luqmaan Trotter, to Thomas and Cassandra Trotter, both members of the Nation of Islam. His father was murdered when Trotter was one, and his mother murdered when he was in high school. He spent time tagging “DT” or “Double T” with graffiti around Philadelphia. He sold crack cocaine briefly, and was sent to live with family in Detroit for a few months in high school. Trotter attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts and Millersville University studying Journalism. In 1987, Trotter became friends with drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and formed a drummer/MC duo performing on the streets of Philadelphia and at talent shows. Trotter would subsequently spend some time as one of two MCs in the group the Square Roots: the other one was Malik B., whom Tariq met in college. In high school, Black Thought became interested in the lessons of the Nation of Gods and Earths.
The Square Roots renamed themselves the Roots and released their debut album Organix in 1993. The Roots signed to DGC and followed up with Do You Want More?!!!??! in 1995. Recorded without any sampling, the album was more popular among alternative music fans than those of hip hop. Around the release of the album, the Roots performed at the Lollapalooza alternative music festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. Illadelph Halflife, the band’s 1996 album, became its first album to chart within the top 40 spots on the Billboard 200 because of the successful single “What They Do”. Things Fall Apart followed in 1999, the year the band played at the Woodstock 99 concert.
| Name | Black Thought |
| First Name | Brandon |
| Last Name | Hartson |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Birthday | October 3 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Michelle Trotter |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 2000, the Roots won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “You Got Me”, with guest performances by Erykah Badu and Eve. The Roots’ album Things Fall Apart was nominated for the Best Rap Album award. For Jay-Z’s acoustic concert for the television program MTV Unplugged, the Roots provided instrumentals. Succeeding albums were Phrenology (2002), The Tipping Point (2004), Game Theory (2006), Rising Down (2008), How I Got Over (2010), Undun (2011), and …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin (2014).
Black Thought Net Worth
Black Thought is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Black Thought's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1971), better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group the Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove (Ahmir Thompson). He is widely lauded for his live performance skills, continuous multisyllabic rhyme schemes, complex lyricism, double entendres, and politically aware lyrics. With the Roots, he is a singer and rapper on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, frequently playing games with Fallon and his guests.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rapper |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Black Thought recorded a solo album, to be titled Masterpiece Theatre and released in 2001, but the project was scrapped after he learned that the album would not count toward the Roots’ contractual commitments. Most of the songs from the project appeared on the Roots’ Phrenology album.
In 2006, he began working on a collaborative project with producer Danger Mouse, titled Dangerous Thoughts. As of September 2017, the album had not been released.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Black Thought height 5 ft 7 in Brandon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Black Thought starred in films such as Bamboozled (2000), and the 2001 films Perfume, Love Rome, and Brooklyn Babylon.
Black Thought married his wife Michelle in 2010. He has four sons and one daughter.
Who is Black Thought Dating?
According to our records, Black Thought married to Michelle Trotter. As of December 1, 2023, Black Thought’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Black Thought. You may help us to build the dating records for Black Thought!In a June 2008 interview with Brian Kayser of the website HipHopGame, Black Thought spoke of another solo project that was scheduled for release on the Razor and Tie music corporation. He stated that there would be the possibility of Questlove working on production. As of September 2014, neither Black Thought nor the solo album are listed on the Razor & Tie website.
Facts & Trivia
Brandon Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Black Thought celebrates birthday on October 3 of every year.
In February 2011, Black Thought, along with 10.Deep and the “Money Making Jam Boys” collective—the latter of which includes Dice Raw, S.T.S., Truck North and P.O.R.N.—released the mixtape The Prestige.
What is Black Thought doing now?
The Roots’ Black Thought will star in a forthcoming Off Broadway musical titled Black No More, as The New York Times notes. The rapper, who was cast in the lead role, also composed music and wrote lyrics for the production. The script for Black No More was penned by 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley.
Who is Black Thought signed to?
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Is Black Thought on The Tonight Show?
American rapper Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought is the lead singer of Philadelphia-based hip-hop group The Roots, He co-founded the band with drummer Questlove in 1987. Tariq and The Roots are the house band of NBC’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon since it premiered in February 2014.
What neighborhood is Black Thought from?
Black Thought was born Tariq Luqmaan Trotter on October 3, 1972. He grew up in the Point Breeze neighborhood in south Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Is Tarek still with the roots?
Tariq Trotter, well-known as the rapper Black Thought, stopped by The Tonight Show to talk with host Jimmy Fallon about how he’s been missing everyone on the show since he’s been away from The Roots, which serves as the house band on the late night show.
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