Black Thought Speaks on His 10-Minute Hot 97 Freestyle with Jimmy Fallon
by Staff Editor

Just a couple of days ago, Black Thought, real name Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, spit for 10 minutes straight on a Funk Flex freestyle over Mobb Deep’s “The Learning (Burn)” instrumental that took the internet by storm. Becoming a trending topic on Twitter and causing a stir up with those who did not understand his name, The Roots MC appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about it all.
During his sit down, the rapper talked about how he was able to spit for ten minutes straight, giving Jimmy Fallon a few tips, becoming friends with Quest Love and creating The Roots, and even receives a transcribed scroll of his 10-minute freestyle before spitting a quick one for the crowd.
Watch the interview go down below.