What happened to the lead singer of the roots

As Britannica recounts, there was a lot of skepticism surrounding The Roots joining "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Many fans felt the gig was far too corporate and would be the creative downfall of the innovative hip-hop band.

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As it turns out, the doubters could not have been more wrong.

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From a music standpoint, Uproxx reports that the band released six new albums since joining the show. In addition to that, The Roots stayed with Jimmy Fallon when the comic earned the highly-coveted gig hosting "The Tonight Show," which, in 2014, was rebranded "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

The team has been unstoppable, and The Roots contribute, not just musically but also within skits and bits.

Black Thought, Questlove, and other band members aren't shy about the occasional costume. They are central to recurring segments "Freestylin' With The Roots," "Slow Jam The News," and the "History of Hip-Hop," which features both Fallon and Justin Timberlake.

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Above all, the member of The Roots have prioritized cre

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