In “Sly Lives!” and “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the divergent expectations faced by White and Black musical artists become apparent.

Even by his superproductive standards, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is having an extraordinarily busy start to 2025. The Roots drummer, DJ, documentary filmmaker, author, podcast host, and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" bandleader has two new music documentaries in "Sly Lives!

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson Elvis at last month’s Sundance Film Festival to share what Black genius means to him… and to tease his next project(!).

Sly and the Family Stone’s “Everyday People” debuts at No. 7 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart, thanks to renewed interest from Questlove’s new documentary.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s evolution from musician and DJ to podcaster and award-winning filmmaker has been remarkable. His latest film, “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),” explores the l

Amir "Questlove" Thompson tells the story of Slyvester 'Sly Stone" Stewart in the documentary "Sly Lives! aka the Question of Black Genius" now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.