Black Thought's 2026 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 had 3 concerts in 2026

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 08, 2026
Upcoming
Roots Picnic
Yasiin Bey / Nas / Musiq Soulchild / Robert Glasper / Common / Questlove / Black Thought / The Roots / Anthony Hamilton / Bilal / Benny the Butcher / Benji B / Floetry / Nia Smith / Gotts Street Park / Olive Jones / Sasha Keable
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Crystal Palace Bowl London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Aug 08, 2026
May 30, 2026 –
May 31, 2026
Roots Picnic 2026
Jay-Z / Kehlani / Erykah Badu / Brandy / Adam Blackstone / Andra Day / Bilal / Black Thought / Corinne Bailey Rae / DJ Jazzy Jeff / De La Soul / Destin Conrad / Funk Flex / Jermaine Dupri / Joe Kay / Ledisi / Mariah the Scientist / Sasha Keable / T.I. / Tamar Braxton / Wale / Yolanda Adams / kwn / Conway The Machine / Big Daddy Kane / Schoolly D / Jazmine Sullivan / Beanie Sigel / Peedi Crack / Freeway / Meek Mill Show all bands
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Belmont Plateau Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 29, 2026
Black Thought Punch Line Philly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Genres:

Hip Hop
United States
Rap
Reggae
East Coast Hip Hop
Boom Bap
Alternative Hip Hop
Conscious Hip Hop
Political Hip Hop
Rapper
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Latest Setlist (06/01/2025):

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  1. Now or Never
  2. Making a Murderer

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Concerts Per Year:

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
2015 3 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 4 concerts
2012 5 concerts
2011 14 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 2 concerts
2006 1 concert
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