Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, an Academy Award-winning director, is set to direct the 50 Yeas of SNL Music documentary.
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson announced that he is helming the Earth Wind & Fire documentary via Instagram on the 21st of September.
Questlove of The Roots fame took to Instagram to declare Hip-Hop dead in the wake of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with a new book titled, 'Hip-Hop Is History.'
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson will direct Disney's upcoming feature film, 'The Aristocats.' The Roots co-founder will also serve as an executive producer of the live-action reimagining of the 1970 film and oversee its musical score.
The Roots are best known these days for backing up Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show.'
The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was the backdrop for Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul, and a reimagining of the original format was announced this week. Titled the Harlem Festival of Culture, the annual event will kick off in 2023.
The first time is definitely the charm for Questlove, whose first-ever documentary showing footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, dubbed "the Black Woodstock" won big at the ceremony.
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is a man of many fine tastes be it Hip-Hop music (obviously), sneakers and food, amongst other interests. The Roots drummer's culinary affinities have led to his hosting a brand new Food Network special called Questlove's Potluck at the end of May.
The bandmates and longtime business partners' Two One Five Entertainment will develop original programming via the new venture.
One of Hip-Hop’s brightest minds is about to take his talents to Hollywood. Questlove has been enlisted to oversee a film project about a cultural festival you should be familiar with.
The world’s most acclaimed theatre district is about to be served with some more black excellence. Your music snob’s favorite music snob is about to bring Don Cornelius’ story to life.