Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
Questlove To Direct ’50 Years of SNL Music’ Documentary
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, an Academy Award-winning director, is set to direct the 50 Yeas of SNL Music documentary.
Questlove Says Hip-Hop Dead Amid Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef
Questlove of The Roots fame took to Instagram to declare Hip-Hop dead in the wake of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
Questlove Authors ‘Hip-Hop Is History’ Slated For A 2024 Release
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with a new book titled, 'Hip-Hop Is History.'
Annual Harlem Festival of Culture Launches In 2023 After Questlove’s ‘Summer Of Soul’ Oscar Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty 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 Harlem Cultural Festival began in 1967 as a series of music concerts held in the famed New York borough and in 1969 the event, also known as “Black Woodstock,” would emerge as the most notable of these events. The 1969 concert was the focus of Thompson’s documentary and the film displayed the wide scope of musicianship and artistry that was the hallmark of the times. On April 13, organizers of the Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC) made the official announcemen...
Questlove’s “Summer of Soul” Dominates Critics Choice Documentary Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Questlove’s cinematic labor of love, Summer Of Soul, was a smash hit at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, winning in all of the categories it was nominated in including best documentary feature. The awards were held on Sunday night (November 14) in Brooklyn, N.Y., and hosted by comedian Roy Wood Jr., marking the first time it was held with a live audience since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Related Stories Summer of Soul, which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, explores the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969. The highly acclaimed film features footage that was forgotten and unseen for over 50 years from the entire festival which includes performances from Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and Sly and The Fam...
Questlove Hosting Food Network Special ‘QUESTLOVE’S POTLUCK’, Guests Include Bun B, Tiffany Haddish, Patti LaBelle & More
Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty 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. Questlove’s Potluck will premiere on the Food Network on Thursday, May 28th at 10pm ET. We’re in the midst of a pandemic, so you won’t be able to physically participate, but you will see Quest kick it with guests that include Tiffany Haddish, Patti LaBelle and Hannibal Burress, and more. With Quest holding down the virtual hosting duties, those tuning in will see an eclectic group of stars breaking bread and sharing their fav dishes and drinks. Besides the aforementioned, those o...
