The Roots join Billboard for a Hip Hop panel conversation covering their 2026 Hip-Hop Hall of Fame moment, four decades of brotherhood, and what’s next—including updates on the long-teased project “Endgame.” Black Thought and Questlove also talk the “secret sauce” behind their creative synergy, how fans are giving Thought his flowers in the algorithm era, Roots Picnic’s massive growth, and why “creativity is transferable.” Plus: studio stories (including how deep the vault really goes), the “no spoilers” approach to features, and a throwback to performing at the 2002 Grammys with Eminem. 00:00:00 The Roots + Hall of Fame Intro 00:02:22 Living in the Present (Secret Sauce) 00:05:58 Breakbeats, “Ooh-Aah” Origins & Musical Roots 00:08:30 Endgame, Perfectionism & The Song Vault 00:10:37 Fast Creation: Busking to Studio Workflow 00:13:00 2002 Grammys With Eminem + “America’s Band” 00:15:34 Roots Picnic Growth + Going Global 00:18:31 Leadership Lessons + Still Having Fun 00...