Black Thought Opens Up On Childhood Trauma, Confronting His Demons, Early Days Of The Roots + More

Subscribe NOW to The Breakfast Club: ihe.art/xZ4vAcA
Get MORE of The Breakfast Club:
► LISTEN LIVE: bit.ly/3r17qJm
► CATCH UP on What You Missed: ihe.art/Dx2xSGN
► FOLLOW us on Instagram: / breakfastclubam
► FOLLOW us on Twitter: / breakfastclubam
► LIKE us on Facebook: / breakfastclubam
Executive Producer: Eddie F.
DP/Sr. Video Director: Nick Ciofalo
Video Editor: Elijah Lugo
Social Media Manager: Sydney Brown
Producer: Taylor Hayes
Producer: Brandon Tagoe
Producer: Symantha Wilson
Board Op/Producer: Christopher Arce
Writer/Producer: Big Mack
Podcast Producer: Arthur Roques
The Breakfast Club features celebrity interviews, Charlamagne tha God’s Donkey of the Day, Rumor Reports, DJ Envy’s mixes and so much more! Every guest visiting the world’s most dangerous morning show is grilled with their signature blend of honesty and humor. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio.
#BreakfastClub #BlackThought

[@comikaze8]

Has to be an interesting feeling to sit in a chair and know there's not too many people..if anyone..walking this planet that can rap better than you. Shout out to the Legend

[@E-1986baby]

Black Thought is definitely a legend! Always puts out quality music

[@Kalasardar75]

Last night I listened to that hot 97 freestyle for the millionth time. I understand the intensity of that freestyle now, there’s pain and wisdom that leaks through Black Thought.

[@Recessism]

My journalistic range is a catalyst for change

[@ej4087]

One of the best freestyles ever

[@onpointsg35]

Only a millionth time? Rookie I'm on billionth time!

[@Kalasardar75]

@@onpointsg35 I’m going back in to learn more

[@1EyedWillie1]

Yea he spazzed out on that jawn…matter fact let me go spin that again!!

[@terrencebrooks1839]

THIS MAN IS A 1 of 1......One of the greatest emcees to ever do it!!!💪💪💪💪......He deserves his flowers!!!

[@obiarah4161]

There might be other rappers with bigger hits, more money but nobody and I mean nobody can actually say I rap better than this man. Absolutely GOD of Hip Hop.

[@geeman8332]

FACTS!!!

[@Alyssa-ux8ke]

Facts on facts.

[@soulaschoolofhealingarts]

Tariq is on the great sages of our time. A man who went through all of that and transmuted it into what he was able to - it what real G’s do. Trauma into triumph. Abuse into abundance. Thank you for being you good sir.

[@eliebaliss954]

"Cause I'm the definition of tragedy turned triumph"

[@shortie9103]

Black Thought could be from anywhere, his art is so much bigger than a city

[@flybirdillxers61]

But he's irrefutably the illadelph's

[@shortie9103]

@@flybirdillxers61 2-1-5, dumb shit aside

[@shortie9103]

​@@flybirdillxers61 But you would know the name of the place is Illadel, if you a real one

[@Alyssa-ux8ke]

Black thought has always been my #1. Period. His freestyles are legendary and his voice is iconic.

[@frankwhite8536]

Top 5 easy. Could be #1

[@MrFinch-ni5mk]

#1 of all time period point blank mic drop.

[@davidcampbell215]

Favorite rappers favorite rapper!

[@aaleyah5380]

That part💅🏾

[@michaeltinsley613]

Thus was great. We need more of these conversations. You can hear the healing that took place.

[@DontDooTooMuch]

I miss my high school days. Real good music. I love The Roots.

[@Dipset415]

One of the best lyrical masters of this hip hop shit💯🔥🔥🔥

[@bencromwell707]

Black Thought He Is One of My Favorite Rappers Ever #DopeInterview

[@themoviebrotha1033]

Every one should Check with your employer, if your interested in therapy, I recently found out I get 5 therapy sessions (over 1 month for free). Great interview

[@Seay-u3o]

This is my opp in my head.... Anytime I wrote a rhyme, I was battling black thought... Because, I know I would never win......😂😂😂G-Mc....

[@jaydontez5733]

That’s a genius move fr lol

[@HalalCyclist]

😂😂😂😂

[@VIRTU_Anchor]

The real official GOAT! Nobody want it with Black Thought when it comes to being an EMCEE!

[@obiarah4161]

NOBODY. Living Legend

[@0330abarrett]

I LOVE The Roots!! And I LOVE me some Black Thought!! 😍🖤🖤 -One of the DOPEST Lyricsist to EVER do it 🔥-when it comes to “conscious” music!! 🎶 He “used” to be my boyfriend/crush but I just found out he was married 💔😢😢 Danggg Black Thought 💭😪-“ I used to Love ya” (😆)

[@jalennelson6008]

My favorite Emcee. I was blessed to be able to tell him that. Met him a few times.

[@jennifergrant5268]

Great Interview. Very educational and interesting. The language and choice of words, metaphors was on a higher level. ❤

[@ceejaii5318]

Living LEGEND. 🐐

[@LWP121]

Maaaaan I just loved this interview! Much Much respect to brother Trotter!

[@taronneal7645]

The man is a Legend!

[@driafibromyalgiafighter9342]

I love me some Black Thought ❤

[@angelahoward724]

Congratulations Black Thought on your Grammy nominations and many more blessings to you 💝❤️💜💙🌺♥️💛⭐💛⭐💛⭐💛⭐💛⭐💛⭐💛⭐♥️

[@Pou1gie1]

@16:45 The Roots were able to be successful within their genre because there was a Neo-Soul, pro-blk consciousness movement during the time they rose up (mid to late 90s to mid-2000s). They weren't the only ones...Angie Stone, India Arie, Kindred and the Family Soul, Erykah Badu, Common, Dionne Farris, Jill Scott, Digable Planets, etc. Envy is talking like they were alone and started it it by themselves.

[@jman1562001]

It's funny because Questlove quarterbacked that move. He said in an interview if the Roots ain't click up and create a movement they would fall by the wayside like most rap groups from the 90s. Their jam sessions were instrumental in that neo soul revival with a lot of work being done with D'Angelo and then Erica, Bilal, Jill Scott, Common, etc. A young Scott Scortch ran with them too.

[@mamba4817]

Mos Def and Talib Kweli

[@pastense]

They were all pretty much against that term “neo-soul” as it has been said several times by every single one of them. What they did was their own movement. The Soulquarian movement if you will. It was record labels that needed to slap that neo-soul label. Artists completely unconnected to the Soulquarians that truly defined so-called neo-soul were the likes of Zhane, Musiq Soulchild, Maxwell, Eric Benet, Groove Theory, and you got the precursors in Mint Condition and The Tony’s.

[@angelahoward724]

Thank you again For The Show, Special Guest 💛 and Topics Blessings To You All 🌼🌟⭐💛⭐💛⭐💛🌟💛⭐💛⭐💛🌟⭐💛⭐💛🌟💛⭐💛⭐💛🌟💛⭐💛👍👍👍❤️💜💙♥️

[@Thomas-mc8tm]

The F.O.R.C.E Live Tour LL Cool J, The Roots, DJ Z-Trip, DJ Jazzy Jeff w/ Special Hip Hop Guests was a dope show.....🎧🎤

[@DaytonJoey]

If spittin bars was a person 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Shaynesnypes]

Crazy I wake up and turn play Cheat Codes by Black thought and while I’m listening I check on breakfast club and here’s BT 🤯 my intuition be crazy sometimes

[@merrekeste3385]

BLACK THOUGHT IS A TOP 10 5 RAPPER HIP-HOP RAP ARTIST MC SKILLS WISE LOVE HIS WORK SKILLS TALENT 🐐🙏🏾💯🎤🔥🥶❤️💎

[@thecatalyst84]

Best rapper alive.

[@shortie9103]

This dude is like the Wilt Chamberlain of rap

[@rawwthoughts47]

Your the Wilt Chamberlain of this comment section ☝🏾💯 couldn’t have said it any better.

[@marcusdavis9679]

Every time Envy asks a question, he follows it with , " The reason I ask"....

[@KeishaWomack]

OMG, you are an interviewer we know you're going to ask questions Envy, just ask them already

[@celebstalker8209]

Only the strong survives. This guy is strong.

[@TheFilmLocker]

So strange they are talking about showing ‘grace’ to kids….KIDS! Kids do crazy wild stuff, especially when they are unsupervised. But I guess the hood is so used to kids getting punished for mistakes made as kids. I respect what he's saying but children should not be held accountable for adults not being there and for doing dumb shit. I'm glad his mum was nurturing because there are some parents who would break their child's spirit when they should actually be showing them love, acceptance and grace.

[@mamba4817]

Your last statement is exactly why he's talking about it

[@PromosMakeCents]

Such A Hip Hop Goat 🐐 🙌🏾

[@PomegranatesWeather]

They interviewed him like he hasn't been around over 33 years and a Philadelphian icon tf

[@stylepoise6924]

Just love his vibe.

[@angelahoward724]

Congratulations To You Black Thought on your new Book 📚 and music 🎵🎶 with The Roots ♥️⭐💛🌺💙💜💙💜💙💜

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Black Thought is a barbarian in more ways than one. Can't wait to hear what him and Styles P have cooked up in the studio.

[@yesssirr987]

Everyone who knows thought agrees my man is a legend, and probably top 3 greatest MCs living (maybe even dead or alive.) Nothing but respect Reek.

[@marqcollins1792]

Great interview thus far...

[@alkhemetic]

Black Thought IS THE G.O.A.T.!!!

[@AmillionRays]

The 🐐 is here!

[@CloutKilla]

Both parents murdered before he reached age 20,, man much blessings for Black Thought

[@nicholasmpondo378]

Best Freestyle rapper of all times. S/O BlackThought🇿🇦🇺🇲

[@lakeshiabanks331]

I love Black thought

[@brendamacklin6044]

Great interview 💯

[@ALiM4Do4SelfMusic]

🕓 GREAT interview. LOVE & RESPECT 4My Brother BLACK THOUGHT 🖤🤔 #Do4Self 🫡

[@nkululekomakhubu8378]

“I’m Black Thought what could be more prolific?”

[@thecunninlynguist]

legit contender for GOAT.

[@martyrmane]

this was very interesting interview...i never knew his background story like that...what perseverance

[@kincamell]

Gratitude. Peace to The 215.

[@simoncohn9716]

can we get the mic *somewhere* in the vicinity of one of the greatest emcees?

[@Seay-u3o]

Legend MC..-Black Thought.

[@Pou1gie1]

@9:30 If I had flooded the house by leaving the bath water running, my both father and mother would have had more than words for me. I can't imagine making a mistake like that.

[@BomaniTV]

"The reason why I say that..." Envy, stfu! He kills me with these qualifiers.

[@Ungruma]

Mr. Trotter is number ONE.

[@Miles_305]

"THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, THAT'S WHY HE'S THE MVP, THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT...THE GOAAAAAT"😤

[@BeautyInCurls]

I have no idea who else is in that Grammy’s category and it doesn’t matter. He’s going to win!

[@PomegranatesWeather]

Isaiah 58:12 (KJV) And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

[@millvillesfinest8450]

Somehow I knew Envy was going to ask about MONEY in this interview. Somehow he was going to fit it in. This dude…..

[@kevthepoet]

LITERALLY every single famous rapper I've heard asked about depression has suffered from depression. Think it must be at least 10 of them by now, just off the top of my head Ab-Soul, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick, 2Pac, Big Sean, Eminem, Joe Budden, Jay-Z, Kanye, every single one.

[@kevthepoet]

Earl Sweatshirt. DMX.

[@kevthepoet]

I wonder if thats something about the music industry or something about writers. Maybe writers are just prone t depression. But maybe fame is depressing.

[@yo-man928]

@@kevthepoetit definitely seems like it

[@RR-ur4kz]

Good interview. Envy asked some good questions.

[@hazelgod9970]

When is Envy going to Prison?

[@dn30001]

Jokes on you jack! 😂😂

[@brvalentine1]

Maybe he talking about financially but in the Philly hip hop heads community The Roots emcees where well respected. Especially the beginning years when Malik B (rahimuhullah) was his right hand and Dice Raw and Bahamadia was running with them. Plus Rahzel was on the beatbox they were official with the heads. Maybe because New York was kinda slow on things that ain't New York or North Jersey back then. Even when I was in ATL for a couple years the "heads" was ridin with The Roots. Probably the same in other cities too but the support from the heads don't always reflect the pockets though unfortunately.

[@brendaellison6291]

Isaiah 58:12 5:07

[@SooFreshMinded]

Mount Rushmore of rappers, shame not too many people know him

[@prettisedward3388]

Funk Flex👑 Black Thought freestyle brought me here West Philly's finest Emerge

[@goodtrouble841]

salute to the KING & LEGEND 🖤🖤🖤

[@Bentley9803]

Legend always been a fan

[@DaLlami]

RIP Malik B, best member of the Roots hands down

[@brendaellison6291]

Deliverance… fig Tree Generation Blossoms 2024

[@lawestphilly]

Philly natives we just different 🙏🏽💯

[@comikaze8]

I bet him in Quest just tousled around and talked the whole time trying not to really hurt each other, can picture Quest's hair flying everywhere lol lol 😆

[@jman1562001]

Questlove ain't no little nigga tho. I met him in person, son is a big dude.

[@comikaze8]

@@jman1562001 yeah he doesn't look small, I bet he didn't want to hurt Tariq

[@jonathanmuldrow8458]

Make him Freestyle and do not let him leave until he does

[@101shadeira]

The roots my favorite group

[@smans03]

Black Thought - Saltwater

[@DanielTorres_999]

🐐

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Black Thought In Full Effect

[@dannythorne7143]

Charlemagne always has to make everything about black and white.i am glad that black thought checked his ass and said that black people are not the only ones who go through stuff. Way to go brother.

[@superhadnotbros]

I peeped that. They way he did it was very polite but candid and concise.

[@8grove]

Meek needs his level of maturity 8:31

[@bigkevgx]

Jah blessings king

[@larrycacho2263]

Bible say God made man in His own image not the world . Great interview

[@M0ngz]

The world is a reflection of man's thoughts

[@kingsp.efeokotie3459]

How do I get a copy of that book here in Nigeria 🇳🇬?

[@wesleymemenon683]

Blackthought, I got a heart darker than America's past. Crazy.

[@ReppinCTandATL]

Tariq MF Trotter! One of my favorite MCs. I listen to “ What they do” at least once a week!

[@williesantanajr]

yo bro 40 seconds in nothing but truth

[@JonathanIsrael708]

What kind of frames are those? Anyone know?

[@savtrill333]

I literally still have scars on me today from being whipped as a child and I was born in the '90's CTG

[@dwyanelymore2833]

GoodMorning 👍

[@TXLennyS]

Damn!

[@bryansimpson9858]

What’s the shirt about

[@streetzinfluencedentertain1284]

Envy never mentions 2Pac, I see a hater🖕🏽

[@wesleymemenon683]

Crazy without the fluidity of social media, Black Thought would not be heard. Because the radio is flooded with nonsense.

[@brendaellison6291]

Blindness in your own eyes

[@flygenyus2186]

take a shot for "the reason I ask"

[@tamarabobbitt9076]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kysworld_]

Is that David Banner ?

[@michaelknorr5575]

#RipMalikB

[@MrHeGud]

3:38 unfortunately the devil is real too just as much as God….ive had a time or two of me asking “God why?” And the answer is unfortunately the devil is real too…my belief is thats the reason for a lot of the ugliness in the world