Quick Facts
Born:
1971-10-03
Birthplace:
N/A
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Tariq Trotter
Acting
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Biography
Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group, The Roots, as well as an occasional actor.
Known For
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H.A.W.K. Smooth
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
The Roots
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Damar Varnish
Get On Up
Pee Wee Ellis
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
The Deuce
Reggie Love
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God MOVIE | Self (voice) |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Angry Birds Mystery Island TV | Bat-Bat (voice) |
| 2023 | A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Rise Up, Sing Out TV | Self |
| 2021 | tick, tick... BOOM! MOVIE | H.A.W.K. Smooth |
| 2021 | Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Rap Mentors TV | Self |
| 2021 | Waiting for Godot MOVIE | Pozzo |