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Questlove (Ahmir K. Thompson)

Last Updated: 04 Apr, 2024 | Views: 423

Age: 53

Profession: Musician

Other Profession(s): Actor, Record Producer, Film Director

Famous For: Produce Hamilton

Higher Education: Philadelphia High School

Net Worth: $14 Million Approx.

Questlove Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

20 Jan, 1971 (53 Years 11 Months 25 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Pennsylvania

Birth District

Philadelphia

Birth Sign

Aquarius

Nationalities

American

Questlove Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Questlove, whose real name is Ahmir Khalib Thompson, is an American musician, producer, DJ, and bandleader. Born on January 20, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is best known as the drummer and joint frontman for the Grammy-winning band, The Roots. With his distinctive afro and immense talent, Questlove has become an iconic figure in the music industry and a respected voice in contemporary culture.

Questlove Career:

• 1987: Questlove co-founded the band The Roots with rapper Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter while they were in high school.
• 1993: The Roots released their major-label debut album, "Organix."
• 1995: Released "Do You Want More?!!!??!," their breakthrough album that blended hip-hop and live instrumentation.
• 1999: The Roots achieved commercial success with the album "Things Fall Apart," featuring the hit single "You Got Me."
• 2009: Questlove became the bandleader for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," where The Roots served as the house band.
• 2019: Questlove published his book "Mixtape Potluck," featuring recipes and stories from various artists.

Questlove Personal Life:

• 1971: Questlove was born as Ahmir Khalib Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• 1992: Questlove's father, Lee Andrews, gifted him a set of vintage drums, sparking his musical journey.

Questlove Education:

1989: Questlove attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he met his future bandmate Black Thought.

Questlove Philanthropy:

• 2008: Questlove participated in a charity tribute concert for musician Don Covay to benefit the Mount Airy Cultural Center.
• 2010: Questlove supported the "Songs After Sandy" campaign to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.
• 2015: Questlove donated his DJ services for a charity event benefiting Little Kids Rock, an organization promoting music education.
• 2020: Questlove provided support to various COVID-19 relief efforts, including food banks and emergency funds for artists.

Questlove Awards and Honors:

• 2000: Questlove received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "You Got Me" (Live version).
• 2008: The Roots won another Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for "Wake Up!" with John Legend.
• 2011: Questlove was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame.