Tariq Trotter (Black Thought), Co-Founder Of The Roots

This podcast episode delves into the personal experiences and creative processes of various individuals in the music industry, including the impact of traumatic events on their lives, the role of friendship and music in their healing process, the origins and significance of the Black Lily collective, the influence of jazz on their songwriting, the distinction between rappers and emcees, the complex friendship between Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Jimmy Fallon, the current state of hip-hop music, the privilege and challenges of their personal journeys, and a review of an HBO documentary about Albert Brooks.