Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter performs during Roots Picnic 2022 at Mann Center For Performing Arts on June 04, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban)
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Black Thought Freestyles at Roots Picnic With Rick Ross and Benny The Butcher

Black Thought Freestyles at Roots Picnic With Rick Ross and Benny The Butcher

Published Mon, June 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM EDT

Black Thought gave another legend-affirming performance at the 2022 Roots Picnic. The band's iconic frontman took the stage for the famed "Live Mixtape" showcase, and he was joined by Rick Ross and Benny The Butcher. While Rozay and Benny treated the crowd at Friedmont Park to their respective hits; it was Black Thought who took centerstage as he freestyled over some of their biggest songs, like "Jonny P's Caddy" and "Hustlin.'"

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Black Thought's freestyles are the stuff of legend. His 2017 performance for Funkmaster Flex remains a fan favorite; and for this year’s Live Mixtape Showcase alongside J. Period, the veteran Roots MC was joined by special guests Rozay and The Butcher. He also freestyled over LL COOL J's "I Shot Ya."

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