The Roots' Black Thought Reveals Memoir 'The Upcycled Self'
- Black Thought, co-founder and rapper of The Roots, is releasing a memoir titled "The Upcycled Self" on November 14th.
- Black Thought's story begins with a tragedy, burning down his family's home as a child.
- The book explores questions about understanding our past, forgiving those who hurt us, and rediscovering our first dreams.
- "The Upcycled Self" illuminates the redemptive power of the upcycle.
- Black Thought describes the book as a "moving portrait of the artist as a young man" and hopes it will prompt healing conversations.