Black Thought Concert History

Black Thought (real name Tariq Trotter, born October 3, 1971) a.k.a. Bad Lieutenant, Big Bank Willie Gank, and 'Riq Geez B. is the MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group The Roots. Although nowhere near the most popular performer in hip-hop, Black Thought and The Roots have a solid and devoted following. Thought, who co-founded The Roots with drummer ?uestlove (Ahmir Thompson), is widely lauded for his lyrics' political bent, lyrical complexity, and his live performances.

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Black Thought Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 04, 2022
Roots Picnic
Mary J. Blige / Summer Walker / WIZKID / Jazmine Sullivan / Kamasi Washington / J.Period / Black Thought / Keyshia Cole / Rick Ross / Benny the Butcher / SWV / Musiq Soulchild / Masego / Kirk Franklin / G Herbo / Tierra Whack / Freddie Gibbs / Mickey Guyton / Chief Keef Show all bands
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TD Pavilion at the Mann Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 04, 2022 –
Jun 05, 2022
Roots Picnic 2022
Mary J. Blige / Summer Walker / Jazmine Sullivan / Rick Ross / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Keyshia Cole / Black Thought / Rakim / DJ D-Nice / SWV / Suzanne Christine / Masego / Ckay / WIZKID / DURAND BERNARR / Kirk Franklin / Tye Tribbett / Alex Isley
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The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 03, 2022
Black Thought Punch Line Philly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 10, 2019
YBN Nahmir / A-Trak / Black Thought / Pierre Bourne / Tisakorean / Kemba / Chris Crack / Electric Punanny / Tabby Wakes / Armani White / yellowtech
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Knockdown Center New York, New York, United States
Jul 28, 2019
Black Thought Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 23, 2018
Tidal X
Ms. Lauryn Hill / Meek Mill / Anderson .Paak / Nick Jonas / Kaskade / Normani / Kodak Black / Teyana Taylor / Lil Kim / Bazzi / Black Thought / Tom Morello / Lil Skies / Mozart La Para / Queen Naija / The Lox / John Batiste / BlocBoy JB / Jacob Banks / Danielle Bradbery / DaniLeigh / Jay Critch / Snoh Aalegra / SiR / Westside Gunn / Conway / Arin Ray / Cautious Clay and Patrick Droney Show all bands
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
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Jun 02, 2018
Black Thought

Roots Picnic

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Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 18, 2018
Power To The People
"Power To The People" / Yandel / Akon / French Montana / Busta Rhymes / Lupe Fiasco / Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Jeremih / Ryan Leslie / Jay Electronica / Black Star / B.o.B / DJ Crespo / Dead Prez / Black Thought / El Gran Combo / La Tribu De Abrante / Massive Monkees Show all bands
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Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Dec 08, 2017
Black Thought

Kennedy Center Honors

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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 03, 2017
10th Annual Roots Picnic
Lil Wayne / Pharrell Williams / 21 Savage / A Boogie wit da Hoodie / PnB Rock / James Vincent McMorrow / Fat Joe / Solange / Michael Kiwanuka / Kimbra / Mobb Deep / Thundercat / Noname / Pete Rock / Black Thought / tunji ige / Gilles Peterson / DJ Spinna / J.Period / MC Earl Zinger / The Roots Show all bands
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Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 04, 2017
Seth Herzog / Jo Firestone / Black Thought Will's Pub Orlando, Florida, United States
Dec 01, 2016
Ja Rule / Andra Day / Joell Ortiz / Regina Spektor / Black Thought / Ashanti

The Hamilton Mixtape

Richard Rodgers Theatre New York, New York, United States
Oct 01, 2016
The Roots Picnic
Ro James / X Ambassadors / The Roots / Common / John Mayer / D'Angelo / Swizz Beatz / Black Thought / Kool G Rap / Royce da 5'9" / Freeway / Big Daddy Kane / Trombone Shorty / Mystikal / DJ Jazzy Jeff / David Bryne / Nile Rogers / The Sugarhill Gang / Alicia Keys / Wu-Tang Clan / Redman Show all bands
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Bryant Park New York, New York, United States
Oct 01, 2016 –
Oct 02, 2016
Roots Picnic 2016
John Mayer / Jeremih / Lil Uzi Vert / Wu-Tang Clan / X Ambassadors / The Roots / Kevin Gates / Echosmith / D'Angelo / Swizz Beatz / Nile Rodgers / Yuna / Freddie Gibbs / David Byrne / Royce da 5'9" / Styles P / Deerhoof / EPMD / Black Thought / Lady Leshurr / Bibi Bourelly / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Emily Wells / SwizZz / Stretch / ?uestlove / J.Period / Chargaux / Chill Moody / Neal Brennan / Everyday People / Daniel Bambaata Marley / Grits and Biscuits / Bobbito / Jerrod Carmichael / Smshng Hrts / Questlove (DJ Set) / Jungle Brothers / Common / Alicia Keys Show all bands
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Bryant Park New York, New York, United States
Jun 16, 2016
Black Thought / Deva Mahal / Denitia Odigie / Donn T / Dice Raw Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Feb 05, 2016
DJ Premier / Slum Village / 9th Wonder / Rapsody / A-F-R-O / Mr. Green / De La Soul / Pro Era / Diamond D / AG / Black Thought / Jay Electronica / Bun B / Kev Brown / Craze Soho Studios, Wynwood Convention Center Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 28, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / roy hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 27, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / roy hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Feb 26, 2015
The Soul Rebels / Black Thought / Rakim / Pharoahe Monch / roy hargrove / Afrika Bambaataa / DJ Enuff Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Oct 08, 2014 –
Oct 12, 2014
A3C Hip-Hop Festival 2014
2 Chainz / Vince Staples / Kevin Gates / Talib Kweli / Twista / Vic Mensa / Juvenile / Casey Veggies / Bun B / Mystikal / Rapsody / scarface / Ca$h Out / Jay Electronica / Problem / Pharoahe Monch / Project Pat / Nappy Roots / I Love Makonnen / Young Dro / Black Thought / Trae Tha Truth / Rittz / The Lox / OG Maco / Masta Ace / 9th Wonder / Que / Snootie Wild / Jarren Benton / 8ball & MJG / Smif-N-Wessun / Rockie Fresh / Jean Grae / Kool Keith / Cyhi Da Prynce / Pastor Troy / Cormega / Prince Paul / Buckshot / Sd / kid capri / DyMe-A-DuZiN / Va$htie Show all bands
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The Basement Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 10, 2013
De La Soul / Black Thought / Miguel Atwood-Ferguson / Bilal / Yahzarah / Oddisee / Muhsinah / Substantial / Uptown Xo / Awthentik / Wes Felton / Wayna / Alison Carney / jhillthesinger / Maimouna Youssef / J. Sands The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 18, 2013
Statik Selektah / Bun B / Black Thought / Sean Price / Talib Kweli / Joey Bada$$ / Pro Era / Flatbush Zombies S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States

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2026 3 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 3 concerts
2023 9 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 3 concerts
2017 3 concerts
2016 4 concerts
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2014 1 concert
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