Questlove
Questlove, born Ahmir Khalib Thompson, is an American musician, drummer, and producer, best known as the frontman of the hip-hop band The Roots. He is a respected figure in the music industry and has expressed admiration for Prince's artistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the complexities of black male artists in his commentary on a recently canceled Prince documentary.
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Questlove appeared as a guest in the special 800th episode of The Simpsons.
Las predicciones de los Simpson
Honduras· 2026-02-16
Questlove is the drummer for The Roots who paid tribute to Sly Dunbar after his passing.
The ‘Word Sound and Power’ of Sly Dunbar | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-02-01
Questlove is part of the lineup honoring Sly Stone with a performance.
Der er rørende taler og store skandaler, når nye musikere skal indlemmes i rockmusikkens fineste selskab
Denmark· 2025-11-27
Questlove, the drummer of The Roots, collaborated with D'Angelo on the album Voodoo and was influential in his musical career.
Farðu vel fagra sál
Iceland· 2025-10-27
Questlove is the drummer for the Roots and became a collaborator with D'Angelo, forming the musical collective the Soulquarians.
Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music | D'Angelo
United Kingdom· 2025-10-15
Questlove provides a knowing wink with his cameo.
Spinal Tap II doesn’t dial itself up to 11, but it doesn’t have to, either
Canada· 2025-09-14
Questlove makes a cameo, humorously declining to join the band.
The guys from Spinal Tap are back together, but is the reunion worth it?
Taiwan· 2025-09-12
Questlove is a musician who praised Jon Batiste's performances, listing him among his favorites.
Original show band runner Jon Batiste on big money cancelling free speech
Australia· 2025-08-07
Questlove participated in the event celebrating the release of Kathleen Hanna's book.
Kathleen Hanna, de Bikini Kill: “Sentí que no debía perder una hora más de mi vida con un periodista abusador que me llamaba feminazi a la cara” | Placeres | S Moda
Spain· 2025-07-27
Questlove makes a cameo in Spinal Tap II.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – first trailer released | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Questlove called Slick Rick's voice the most beautiful thing to happen to hip-hop culture.
‘You can’t wear gold without diamonds!’ Hip-hop legend Slick Rick on bling, British roots and his 26-year break | Hip-hopUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-16
Questlove stated that Brian Wilson made art out of inexpressible sadness.
‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and more | Brian WilsonUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
In a lengthy Instagram tribute, Questlove wrote: 'If there was a human being who made art out of inexpressible sadness … damn it was Brian Wilson.'
Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82 | Brian WilsonUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
Questlove reminded audiences of Sly Stone's legacy through the documentary 'Sly Lives!'.
Σλάι Στόουν (1943-2025): Ο μαύρος ήχος των 70s ήταν ο ήχος του μέλλοντος
Greece· 2025-06-11
Questlove is a musician and filmmaker who created a documentary about Sly Stone, highlighting his legacy.
‘Send me some money!’ My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone | Sly StoneUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Bill Weir has been everywhere, but nowhere as quiet as this
United States· 2025-06-07
Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Police shut down All-American Rejects backyard gig in college townUnited States· 2025-06-04
Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Trans high school athlete wins two California state titles amid controversyUnited States· 2025-06-03Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Video: Hear why Wolf Blitzer says to bring a passport when you visit his hometownUnited States· 2025-06-01Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Suge Knight thinks ‘Diddy’ should testifyUnited States· 2025-05-30
Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
YouTube star Ms. Rachel sings with 3-year-old double amputee from GazaUnited States· 2025-05-21
Questlove explores the music city that makes him want to 'pull out every credit card'.
Video shows the moment police arrest an inmate who escaped a New Orleans jailUnited States· 2025-05-21Questlove's suit at the Met Gala featured 30,000 pearls.
Die Gäste setzten auf Anzüge und Accessoires
Switzerland· 2025-05-07
Questlove's outfit at the MET Gala was inspired by the classic pinstripe of formal tailoring.
los trajes de la uruguaya Gabriela Hearst para dos famosos artistas en la MET Gala
Uruguay· 2025-05-07
Questlove returns to Austin for creative inspiration and to recharge his artistic batteries.
Star-Studded Travel Series My Happy Place to Premiere April 27 on CNNUnited States· 2025-05-05
Questlove describes Sly & the Family Stone as the musical equivalent of 'I Have a Dream.'
Funk music: How America lost its grooveUnited States· 2025-04-08
Questlove, the famous drummer of The Roots, expressed gratitude for Roy Ayers' impact on his life.
Morre Roy Ayers, ‘padrinho’ do neo-soul e músico de ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’, aos 84 anos
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-07
Questlove, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, commented on the complexity of Prince's character in the documentary.
Vraj fyzicky a emocionálne zneužíval svoje partnerky. Film o Princeovi dostal stopku
Slovakia· 2025-03-07
Questlove, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, expressed the complexity of Prince's character in the documentary.
Vraj fyzicky a emocionálne zneužíval svoje partnerky. Film o Princeovi dostal stopkuSlovakia· 2025-03-06Questlove is a distant cousin of Melanie Lynskey.
Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey discover they have some surprising relativesUnited States· 2025-02-26
