The Roots

The Roots’ Black Thought drops jaw-dropping 10-minute freestyle

Buckle up.

On Dec 15, 2017 by Christine Friar

Paul McCartney joins Jimmy Fallon for star-studded a cappella Christmas carol

This is delightful.

On Dec 21, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

Shigeru Miyamoto and the Roots leveled up the Super Mario Bros. theme

Complete with coin sound effects.

On Dec 8, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

Metallica rocks out to ‘Enter Sandman’ on kids instruments with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots

Hush little baby… don’t say a word…

On Nov 17, 2016 by Austin Powell

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Daveed Diggs have an important message about voting

Rise up, America.

On Nov 8, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

The Roots perform a ‘Game of Thrones’ season premiere recap rap

They cover everything—even the big twists.

On Apr 28, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

‘The Force Awakens’ cast singing a cappella ‘Star Wars’ themes is absolutely glorious

This is simply magical.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Philly’s mayor literally drops the mic on ‘Rapper’s Delight’

It’s not the first time, either.

On Jul 5, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Madonna and the Roots play ‘Holiday’ with children’s instruments

More cowbell!

On Apr 10, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Villanova’s ‘crying piccolo girl’ got to play her fight song with the Roots

Losing might not be so bad after all.

On Mar 24, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

One Direction and Jimmy Fallon grant your Christmas music wish

One Direction plus Christmas sweaters equals adorable.

On Dec 23, 2014 by Greg Seals

Idina Menzel sings ‘Let It Go’ with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots

What a difference 24 hours and a classroom setting makes.

On Mar 4, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Here’s Jimmy! All the highlights from Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ premiere

Jimmy Fallon began his reign as the newest host of The Tonight Show in the city where it all started.

On Feb 18, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

Questlove and his manager get weirdly racist on Japan tour

With America’s outrage quota already exceeded for the week, alarming comments about Asians are swept under the rug.

On Dec 23, 2013 by Miles Klee

Jimmy Fallon launches backstage tour on YouTube

Choose your own adventure as you explore the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon studio.

On May 29, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky