Black Thought (real name Tariq Trotter) is a rapper and producer from Philadelphia, PA. He is a member of the hip-hop group The Roots and has released several solo albums, including "Cheat Codes" and "Streams of Thought, Volumes 1 & 2". Black Thought is known for his lyricism and versatility, and has worked with a wide variety of artists, including Kanye West, Jay-Z and J. Cole.