Jimmy and The Roots Celebrate Questlove’s 50th Birthday

Jimmy and The Roots celebrate Questlove’s 50th birthday with a very special gift.
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[@RBNinja]

I love Black Thought's reaction to Jimmy's gift. "WHAT?!?"

[@rootbeer_666]

I was waiting for it. I was _not_ disappointed.

[@brayanarias2187]

If Quest is 50, imagine how he'll look at 70. My man is aging wonderfully.

[@georgecampbell9638]

He’ll probably look 45-ish

[@tystrong1238]

This is what they mean when they say "when you love what you do, you won't work a day in your life". Imagine working here, with friends like this.

[@faridabourouba1260]

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[@peacekelly1128]

Right!! Wouldn’t it be amazing to be that blessed to have a career that’s so fun.

[@camprey]

When QuestLove opened Jimmy's gift and the light started shinning on his surprised face, it looked like Pulp Fiction's briefcase scene 🤣

[@MartinBlackstarGomez]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I agreee

[@offtheleashman]

i thought they were referencin that until i saw it was light reflecting off the mirror. i thought it was a bit

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

shining

[@SorenRingholm]

?uestlove knew what he was doing, I thought the exact same thing

[@MrUkielover]

50? Quest is looking good for his age.

[@litjarred]

He looks 30 or younger literally!

[@jasonmartin7968]

african american dont crack

[@maddeypuppets]

@@jasonmartin7968 black dont crack, beige don’t age

[@faridabourouba1260]

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[@SolomonKoIk]

@@maddeypuppets that explains pharrell lol

[@dma69nyc]

The look on Quest's face when he sees the mirror is priceless.

[@vh6307]

An absolute Kodak Moment!!!😉☺️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@MrGL1973]

When Questlove's voice cracks when he says "From Purple Rain".

[@lithofayne4537]

😂😂😂

[@thejanusproject32]

Tariq's "WHAT?!?" is so genuine, cant help but laugh.

[@p4uloedits178]

I heard that Jimmy Fallon is exactly like that in real life.. I mean without any camera in front of him.. He’s not the type of rude Hollywood person.. He talk with his fans.. Laughed at their jokes and everything.. Jimmy Fallon is a real g 💯 (my man rocking the, Dior x Jordan 1 👀👀👀)

[@jomontanee]

Beautifully written. I just watched GRAHAM NORTON SHOW. He interviewed Fallon last week. He even said to the audience and guests that Fallon is a genuine nice guy in real life.

[@thomasnelson5758]

PERFECT gift for an encyclopedic music historian like Quest. HBD Quest

[@thegil-martingetaway8804]

'from organix to endgame and beyond' - That's the roots' first album and upcoming final one, what a great message from black thought

[@annomaly751]

Thanks for sharing Ben, was wondering what that meant. Very nice tribute to him.

[@g8btony]

And "Brotherly Love" for both Philly and the brotherhood of being in a band together for so long

[@thegil-martingetaway8804]

@@annomaly751 No problem! I'm a massive Roots fan and organix dates back to 1993, so to hear the both of them acknowledging how far they've come and how much they've evolved since that tape is a beautiful thing.

[@jeffbrown8117]

Final one? They’ve announced that?

[@missconceptions]

5:05 - Black Thought yelled “WHAT?!!!” like Dave Chappelle in the Lil Jon skits on Chappelle’s Show. 😂

[@Bepeze]

It got me too

[@alayashah8798]

Yessss bahahaha

[@FoempThe]

I think Quest's feelings about Jimmy's gift are best characterized by the pitch of Quest's voice when asking "From Purple Rain?" Such a wonderful moment!

[@MrJesikakipashki]

Absolutely!! It sounds just like I'd expect this emojit to : 🥺

[@MrKingvenom77]

I guess Tariq can now be called Black Thoughtful. I want that Morris Day mirror. 😆

[@MontyBurns21]

These are amazing gifts. Pure thought and love coming through right here. So dope!!!

[@faridabourouba1260]

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[@katc6128]

Omggg Quest @ 5:15 "From purple rain?!" Like that was sooo cute, got me in the feels 😄💖

[@peacekelly1128]

That was so darn sweet! I love that they showed something real like his 50th birthday and real gifts. I meant I’m glad they didn’t make this a skit as part of the sketch. They really showed him love I like that. I love this show! Happy birthday Quest! 🎂🎇🎆🎉

[@wahn10]

It's really a very wholesome show. I think that's what I like the most about it.

[@evanneal264]

Happy birthday Quest, another reason why this day was amazing

[@gg5512]

His reaction is so beautiful...Can't get enough of it

[@Kimmy234L]

It's my 59th Birthday today, and it feels so good to know America is on it's way to being Great and United Happy Birthday Questlove 🎂🎉🎊🥂🍻

[@brentsumner6448]

Quest and the Roots, you guys are important to society. Happy birthday Quest.

[@grassfedcharlie]

5:23 JIMMY! This is PHENOMENAL! quest is so blessed with these friends.

[@francescaa8331]

New Prez, first woman POC Veep and Questlove's bday! What a day! And wow those bday gifts, nice.

[@suvanmoreliketanqrbedwars8231]

Jimmy fallon is literally the most wholesome person ever

[@justdidthis]

I want friends like Jimmy and Tariq- connected, rich and thoughtful!

[@Mestizosteve]

This makes me cry for a few reasons. I've been a huge fan of the roots for a long time. I've seen them in concert many times before Jimmy Fallon got big. both gifts were amazing but the joy in his eyes and the "What?!" in the background... I still have tears in my eyes.

[@sarahgarcia557]

How?! When?! He gives off millennial energy I never would've guessed LMAO

[@davisdavis468]

They're just very youthful guys

[@_paz_888]

thought he was like mid thirties, not just his looks but his general demeanor

[@bravamikecharley]

LOL Tariq's 'WHAT' in the background. Classic.

[@EvelynRobinson22]

Jimmy is the best gift giver! He really pays attention to what people like and puts so much thought into each gift

[@EvelynRobinson22]

Except that one time he bought his wife a trash can 😂😂

[@KiIIua_]

Yo Happy B-day Quest! The man is a musical encyclopedia

[@RoboticDragon]

These guys all have great chemistry together, love this show.

[@Shucksofficial]

I'm so happy they didn't prank him, I hope he had a great birthday ❤

[@dondevice3342]

Question seems like such as straight up cool dude, relaxed, humble, & he's got a goddam beat-box in his brain, a drum machine machine that can groove yet serve as a click track with real in-the-pocket feeling. Plus he cracks me up.... Here's to another 50 Quest, and a one-and-a-two-and-a---

[@bklynkat23]

Jimmy better step it up when Tariq turns 50 in October. Then Quest can scream WHAT!

[@nyko9631]

Long live quest love, one of the best musicians of our time 🙌

[@Msltfoster]

Happy Birthday, Quest Love! You wear 50 well! But you already know Melanin don’t crack!🍷

[@dragoti1122]

WHAT BEAUTIFUL GIFTS…JIMMY & TARIQ!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST EVER‼️💯❤️🎂

[@KidAstronaut]

Guys. I’m crying. Literally crying. This is awesome.

[@genewest8426]

Happy Birthday Questlove!!!

[@The_Green_Queen]

Happy 5-0 Quest! Thanks for spreading so much love and spinning magical music since quarantine started. Much love and respect 💖✨💛

[@FactBuffet]

Questlove won an Oscar in 2022!

[@trixyparra9150]

Wow! Very thoughtful gifts!! 🙌🏼❤🙌🏼 Happy Birthday Questlove!!! 🥳🙌🏼🎉

[@AlliesBeautyandHealthChannel]

Happy 50th birthday to Questlove. That was genuine and precious. Love the camaraderie.

[@clairelashaun4886]

This was so Amazing! The thought and love they put into the gifts... priceless. Shows the real love, respect and friendship they had. Well done. Happy Birthday Quest. 👏🏽🤗🥳

[@nicholassmith7048]

Love all the love and happy birthday Quest Love. However, how can people be fans of Quest Love and The Roots yet think he's only like 35? They've been around and doing their thing for a long time.

[@NewMessage]

I hope I look that good at 50.

[@yesssirr987]

Quests face when he read the mirror was so genuine bro. shout out to Jimmy (and reek) those are some dope ass gifts.

[@GoatGodBaal]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥♥♥♥

[@kristinj3339]

Oh, Quest! Happy Birthday! He is such a talent, and so charming because he's genuine.

[@kingsize127]

🎶Happy Birthday, dear guy who played the drummer in Soul!🎶

[@jena6587]

Quest!!!! So jelly with the Morris Mirror!! I’m gonna celly your birthday and mine soon(22), with either The Bird or Jungle Love. Maybe I’ll just listen to both. Or all of them, because Prince was one of my last concerts before he passed and Morris was with him. Ugh I’m just going to loop Prince and Morris Day till my birthday. Happy 50th Quest!!

[@roxannestapleton-whyms6925]

Happy Birthday Questlove! Wonderfully thoughtful gifts Jimmy and Tariq!

[@andygrabia8292]

Absolutely loved this. Would love to see more of this candid stuff between the crew.

[@BarsMar]

Happy birthday Quest. I hope you have a great year ahead.

[@harperellenburg]

I kept waiting for a joke but this is so wholesome and genuine. It truly makes me so happy. Happy birthday Questlove!!!

[@PakRT48]

Long live Questlove!

[@9168W]

Man, this day ended so perfectly getting to see them wish a happy birthday to Quest Love! His birthday has so much historical significance to it and it suits him so well. Freaking awesome.

[@mrdavidashley6892]

Brother's sharing love. We don't get to see that often enough. Lovely. Happy Birthday Questo!

[@SteveSmith-ci2rl]

I want to take Quest to Denny's for his birthday! 🥞

[@lyndainlv]

You make 50 look bad ass!! Happy birthday Quest 💕

[@sierra4766]

Quest is just such a good, genuine person. 💙

[@TheUnderdogzX]

My heart nearly melted when Quest reacted to Jimmy's gift.

[@solo_alien]

Those were great thoughtful gifts. So cool.

[@compassionfor]

Happy 50th Quest, so wonderful to share these moments with you as I sit here in India. These gifts are so thoughtful.

[@Jamilah1117]

Great gifts! So sentimental! Happy birthday Quest! 🎉

[@000_x9]

Those were great gifts! Happy Birthday Quest

[@myhughes0035]

Happy birthday Quest. Been loving you forever!

[@davidholmes2657]

Happy birthday Questlove!

[@disneygirl4life675]

Aww what a beautiful thoughtful amazing gift

[@JusShane]

I was literally smiling thru this entire video! 😄

[@KingDavid00]

Happy birthday Quest! 50 years and going strong, bless you for your work and talent

[@andrereed3761]

Wow. Congratulations questlove

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

Oh wow! The mirror from Purple Rain for a bday gift is so amazing and so happy to see how Quest has taking charge of his health so he can keep spreading his music and knowledge for years to come! Happy Bday Quest from a longtime listener and member of the Wreckastow/Qtube family. Thanks for your amazing DJ sets throughout this pandemic.

[@beatnickblanket]

I'm dying because that's the symbol from the album "The Velvet Rope" by Janet Jackson. :D

[@Cozyarthur]

This made me smile from ear to ear. Happy birthday Quest!

[@MikeBramm]

Happy Birthday, Quest Love! Welcome to the club.

[@grassfedcharlie]

“Hm, idk....are they?” 6:25 😂😂

[@vayyharvest5751]

Tight! Happy Birthday Quest! My Mom's Birthday is January 20th. Cool.

[@LukeWelchPianist]

Happy birthday, Quest! All the best!!

[@CaapriceTube1]

wow, makes me feel old Quest is already 50. he’s lost alot of weight also, looking lean 👏👏💯

[@NotGoingBackHarris2024]

Love it so much, happy birthday Quest Love!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@PartimeCurator]

This was so wholesome and nice 👍🏽

[@GlennDavey]

This was surprisingly touching.

[@annomaly751]

Jimmy, now you gonna have step it up for Tariq’s birthday present. No pressure! 😂🎁

[@LENNIEOK]

Happy musical birthday Questlove!

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*50 Shades Of Quest: Soul Funk.*

[@rickgrant6883]

this is as good as it gets. i yelped when he opened it

[@danielwilliams7692]

Happiest of birthdays! From Jamaica

[@rozaybootay5534]

Happy birthday quest love!

[@terrykuder8268]

Amazing family of friendship. HBQL! TKS for sharing.

[@kev1235]

Nobody here gonna talk about them Christian Dior Js Jimmy rocking? sheesh. Happy birthday Quest

[@djEddieBe]

the Roots schooled him on the drip. He has something cool on every now and then.

[@petermaag9622]

Just a cool 10k$ .. lol

[@violeta585]

@@djEddieBe He's been into sneakers since he was young & at SNL...he once said his apartment only had sneakers and video games :)))

[@riyam02]

@@violeta585 **Flashback to the Nicole Kidman interview**

[@-d-a-g-]

ALLES GUTE ZUM GEBURTSTAG... thanks for keeping us alive!

[@christinemagnuson1380]

Poor Tariq, getting upstaged by Jimmy like that.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Happy belated birthday, I just saw the video! 🌹🌹🌹

[@dadsdeliciousdishes4997]

I have watched Tariq's "WHAT? " over and over and it still brings me to tears laughing. Such a wonderful genuine moment.

[@BelleTolles]

that made my heart happy to see them express that much love for QL

[@supafupa28]

Dude I remember listening to the roots back in middle school ... changed my life

[@BxCortez2050]

I used to have that same date flip thing thats on the desk awesome

[@heatherhaloupek4407]

So this is how rich people do gifts. But really that was sweet.