Tariq Trotter

Tariq Trotter

53 · Born: Oct 3, 1971

Known For

tick, tick... BOOM!tick, tick... BOOM!
Get on UpGet on Up
Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingPopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Music BoxMusic Box

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 3, 1971
Parents
  • Thomas Lynwood Trotter
  • Cassandra Goldsmith Trotter
Relatives
  • Keith (Half Sibling)
  • Josephe Clifton Trotter (Grandparent)

Biography

Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, professionally recognized by his stage name Black Thought, is a highly accomplished American rapper of exceptional renown, proudly holding the esteemed position of lead MC within the renowned Philadelphia-based hip hop collective, The Roots, and simultaneously, regularly exploring the realm of acting, thereby exemplifying his remarkable versatility and multifaceted talents.

Career

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2022
Rise Up, Sing Out
Rise Up, Sing Out
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2021
Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot as Pozzo
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tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM! as H.A.W.K. Smooth
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2017
The Deuce
The Deuce as Reggie Love
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2016
Stealing Cars
Stealing Cars as Lionel McWorthers
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as The Roots
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2015
Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love as Barbershop Patron
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2014
Get on Up
Get on Up as Pee Wee Ellis
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2011
Yelling to the Sky
Yelling to the Sky as Roland
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On the Inside
On the Inside as Tom Bogotus
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White Wash
White Wash as Narrator
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2010
Night Catches Us
Night Catches Us as Bostic Washington
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2008
Explicit Ills
Explicit Ills as Kaleef
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2004
Love Rome
Love Rome as Tariq
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2001
Brooklyn Babylon
Brooklyn Babylon as Solomon
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2000
Bamboozled
Bamboozled as Alabama Porch Monkey
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2024
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
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2023
A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop
A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop
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2021
Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma
Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma
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Music Box
Music Box
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2020
Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
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2012
Vh1 Rock Docs: Yo! The Story of Yo! MTV Raps
Vh1 Rock Docs: Yo! The Story of Yo! MTV Raps
{"id":5274,"title":"Dave Chappelle's Block Party","year":"2005","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dave-chappelles-block-party","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vbutubmqg60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7vbutubmqg60.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
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2002
Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar