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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.
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