Overview
- In a newly published Rolling Stone conversation, Redman said he submitted a verse to The Roots and never heard back.
- He recalled feeling "actually hurt" and suggested his profanity may have clashed with the group's sensibilities.
- Black Thought attributed the decision to the late manager Rich Nichols, describing his strict control over what made The Roots' albums.
- He said he personally loved Redman's contribution, which remains unreleased, and noted he could identify Nichols' issue if he revisited the track.
- Black Thought added that Redman will appear on his upcoming solo album, Streams of Thought Vol. 4.