Black Thought
Is Black Thought touring in 2027?
As of November 11, 2026, no solo dates for Black Thought are announced. Black Thought is on tour with The Roots: 3 dates, next January 15, 2027 at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Chicago. There are no credible signs of a solo tour right now. See The Roots's dates
Black Thought is on the road with The Roots, though no solo tour dates are announced. He is booked for a live appearance as part of the Menahan Street Band bill at Webster Hall in New York on November 19, 2026. He recently played Roots Picnic London in August 2026, the inaugural overseas edition of the Philadelphia festival. A joint album with 9th Wonder has been reported as close to completion, which would be the next sign of solo activity.
Summary is AI-generated
Tour score
Peaked at 45 on Oct 25. 3 signals since Apr 2026.
Tour dates
No headline dates yet
Appearing at
- Nov19
New York
Webster Hall · 8:00 PM
Webster Hall · 8:00 PM
Buzz timeline
How the buzz has moved since August.
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2 rumors and reports plotted.
- Festival, Aug 7
Signs of a return
The announcements, reports and rumors behind the score.
2mo ago9th Wonder & Black Thought Are Close To Completing Dream Collaboration2mo ago · allhiphop.com · Black Thought joined 9th Wonder for a near-complete joint LP as another major recording venture moved tantali…
Rumor3mo agoBlack Thought On Taking The Roots Picnic To London: “The World Is Our Oyster”3mo ago · news.pollstar.com · Please login to your Pollstar subscriber account to view this content.
Official6mo agoThe Roots Announce Inaugural Roots Picnic London with Nas, Robert Glasper, Musiq Soulchild, Bilal and More6mo ago · jambands.com · As the highly anticipated 18th annual Roots Picnic approaches, the Philadelphia staple has announced its expa…
Official
About Black Thought
Hip-hop lyricist and lead MC of The Roots, Black Thought is a Philadelphia rapper known for multisyllabic rhyme schemes, complex lyricism and politically aware verses. He also works as an actor, television host and author, and The Roots serve as the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Outside the group, he has released solo-leaning projects including the 2018 EP Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 with 9th Wonder and the 2022 album Cheat Codes with Danger Mouse. His memoir The Upcycled Self came out on November 14, 2023. Black Thought is on the road with The Roots, and no solo dates are announced. He appears on another act's bill at Webster Hall in New York on November 19, 2026.
AI-generated summary
- 2026
- Last show
- 3
- Signals tracked
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Thought touring in 2027?
No solo tour dates for Black Thought are currently announced. Black Thought is on tour with The Roots: 3 dates, next January 15, 2027 at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Chicago.
When is Black Thought's next concert?
Black Thought's next scheduled show is November 19, 2026 at Webster Hall, New York.
Are there tour rumors for Black Thought?
Black Thought is on the road with The Roots, though no solo tour dates are announced. He is booked for a live appearance as part of the Menahan Street Band bill at Webster Hall in New York on November 19, 2026. He recently played Roots Picnic London in August 2026, the inaugural...
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