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Black Thought

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Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1973), better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper, singer, actor, television host, and the lead MC of the hip hop group The Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove in Philadelphia. Regarded as "one of the most skilled, incisive, and prolific rappers of his time", he is widely lauded for his live performance skills, continuous multisyllabic rhyme schemes, complex lyricism, double entendres, and politically aware lyrics. He and The Roots perform as the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, frequently playing games with Fallon and his guests. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Black Thought is the 4,458th most popular singer, the 19,711th most popular biography from United States and the 1,123rd most popular American Singer.

Black Thought, born Tariq Trotter in 1973, is most famous as the lead MC of the hip-hop group The Roots, known for their innovative blend of hip-hop and live instrumentation. He is also recognized for his powerful lyrical skills and has gained acclaim for his solo work and collaborations with various artists.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, Black Thought ranks 4,458 out of 4,381. Before him are Rekha Bhardwaj, Natasha Hamilton, Dawid Podsiadło, Danielle Brisebois, Gretchen Wilson, and Swae Lee. After him are Ramón, Uffie, Mot, Celeste Buckingham, Cazzi Opeia, and Karyn White.

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Among people born in 1973, Black Thought ranks 1,339. Before him are Dong Jiong, Darren Campbell, Merlene Frazer, Nicole Pratt, Gretchen Wilson, and Helga Pedersen. After him are Clementa C. Pinckney, Greg Ostertag, Hajime Eto, Arnab Goswami, Bhagwant Mann, and Lauren Bowles.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Black Thought ranks 19,719 out of 20,380. Before him are Katie Smith (1974), Madison Brengle (1990), Tamika Catchings (1979), Hannah Kearney (1986), Morgan Lily (2000), and Cayman Togashi (1993). After him are Jalen Williams (2001), Peter R. Orszag (1968), Mike Knox (1978), Jenna von Oÿ (1977), Bob Joles (1958), and Edgar Castillo (1986).

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Among SINGERS In United States

Among singers born in United States, Black Thought ranks 1,123. Before him are Jesse Leach (1978), Chris Daughtry (1979), Jesse Rutherford (1991), Danielle Brisebois (1969), Gretchen Wilson (1973), and Swae Lee (1993). After him are Uffie (1987), Karyn White (1965), Z-Ro (1977), Young Dolph (1985), Freddie Gibbs (1982), and Janalynn Castelino (1998).

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