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Questlove reflects on Sly Stone's innovative artistry and the heavy burden of emotional expression and mental health challenges he faced, highlighting his influence on music and the importance of vulnerability in Black culture.
The article covers various entertainment news including Diddy's trial, the death of Sly Stone, updates from the Tribeca Film Festival, a review of Questlove's 'Sly Lives!', and Alex Cooper's allegations at the festival.
Questlove's documentary 'SLY LIVES!' explores the genius of funk pioneer Sly Stone and the immense pressure faced by Black artists, highlighting the burdens of Black excellence.
The Roots Picnic 2024 lineup announcement featuring Sexyy Red prompted backlash, but Questlove defended her inclusion, emphasizing the need for a well-rounded lineup and diversity of acts at the festival, while addressing criticism of her support for Trump and the notion of balancing the day out with different stages and events.
Questlove faces backlash for including rapper Sexyy Red in the lineup for this year's Roots Picnic music festival, with fans expressing disappointment and criticism over the decision. The festival, known for hosting a diverse range of artists, will feature headliners such as Lil Wayne, Nas, and Jill Scott, but the inclusion of Sexyy Red has sparked controversy due to her past support of former president Donald Trump and her provocative image. Despite the backlash, some defended the decision, emphasizing the diversity of Hip Hop and the need to embrace different artists.
Producer and musician Questlove hosted a star-studded Uno game night, with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Trevor Noah, Channing Tatum, Jason Sudekis, Gigi Hadid, Common, and Cara Delevingne in attendance. Questlove shared photos of the event on Instagram, expressing the fun and excitement of the evening.
Taylor Swift attended a party at an exclusive cannabis club in New York City to celebrate Questlove's birthday. She played an adults-only version of Uno Dare with Jason Sudeikis. The party was catered by a cannabis chef and hosted at the members-only 'smokeasy' The Astor Club.
Janet Jackson celebrated her 57th birthday at the Divine Lorraine Hotel in Philly with a party hosted by Questlove. Fans were able to celebrate alongside the pop icon, who was presented with a two-tier strawberry shortcake with cream cheese frosting made by Darnel's Cakes. Jackson is currently on her Together Again tour and will perform in Allentown and Atlantic City later this week.
Musicians and admirers pay tribute to Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died at age 71 after years of living with cancer. Collaborators and fans including Alva Noto, Questlove, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Jean-Michel Jarre remember Sakamoto's influential work with Yellow Magic Orchestra, widely considered the godfathers of techno. Sakamoto's final album, 12, was recorded in 2021 and 2022 and features song titles reflecting the dates each track was composed.
Questlove, founding member of The Roots, will make his feature film directing debut with Disney's live-action/hybrid remake of The Aristocats. He will also produce and oversee the music for the movie. The film will be based on the 1970 Disney animated feature about a Persian cat and her kittens who are set to inherit their owner's fortune but are shipped off to the country by a greedy butler. They meet a charming alley cat named Thomas O'Malley and learn about life on the streets before making their way back to the city to reclaim their home.
Questlove, the musician and producer, is starting his own book imprint within MCD Books called AUWA Books, where he will acquire an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction that ranges from memoir and books by social media stars to works about music history and business. Thompson described the imprint as akin to starting a music label. He wants to give overlooked cultural figures and movements their due and offer a platform to those who otherwise would have never been heard of. The imprint's first release will be a memoir from the songwriter and producer Sly Stone, titled "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)."
R&B singer Bobby Caldwell, known for his hit single "What You Won't Do For Love," has died at the age of 71. Caldwell broke barriers in the R&B genre and his songs have been sampled across genres by artists ranging from Tupac Shakur to Ella Mai. He later transitioned to songwriting, penning tunes for Neil Diamond and Roberta Flack. Questlove led tributes to Caldwell on Instagram, lamenting the fact that he never got to meet Caldwell in person.
Bobby Caldwell, the influential singer and songwriter known for hits such as What You Won’t Do for Love, has died at the age of 71 after a long illness. Caldwell's music spanned across many genres and was sampled by artists such as Tupac Shakur, Common, The Notorious BIG, and John Legend. He was born in Manhattan in 1951 and raised in Miami, where he was exposed to the city’s Latin, Haitian, reggae and R&B music.