Ahmir Khalib Thompson is a very accomplished musician and record producer.
His most notable work includes being the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the hip-hop band The Roots.
However, his talents are not limited to acting, as he has produced records for various artists across different genres.
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- Full name: Amir Halib Thompson
- Stage name: Ahmir K. Thompson
- Date of Birth: January 20, 1971
- Age: 53
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Musician and record producer
- Height: 1.93 m
- Parents: Lee Andrews and Jacqueline Thompson
- Siblings: Donn T.
- Spouse: Grace Harry
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Questlove was born on January 20, 1971, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has a musical pedigree, as his father, Lee Andrews, was a renowned singer and lead singer of the popular 1950s doo-wop band Lee Andrews & the Hearts.
As an avid reader and lifelong learner, he considers these experiences his true education. He has a sibling named Donn T.
Profession
Questlove’s career has been both extensive and fruitful. With 16 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for his work on the Roots album Things Fall Apart, he has undoubtedly left a mark on the music industry. He has also produced albums for such notable artists as D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and John Legend.
Questlove, who is known for his musical talents, has also ventured into film directing. His documentary “Summer of Soul (or When the Revolution Couldn’t Be Televised)” won the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary.
Additionally, Questlove played a key role as a co-founder in the creation of two well-known websites, Okayplayer and OkayAfrica.
Social Media
- Twitter: @questlove
- Instagram: @questlove
- Facebook: @questlove
- TikTok: @questlove
- YouTube: Questlove
Personal life
Questlove describes himself as a private person who keeps his personal life private. Despite this, it is known that he has been in a relationship with Grace Harry since 2019. Harry, known for her expertise as a “happiness strategist” and previous experience as a music manager, was married to Usher from 2015 to 2018.
Questlove has chosen to keep his personal life private and has not made any public statements to confirm whether he is engaged or married to Harry. Despite this, he has expressed contentment and joy in their relationship and said he is “very happy.”
Discography
Album:
- Baby giving birth to baby
- Baby Gives Birth 2: Painful Counterattack
- We took it from here…Thanks for your service (with The Roots)
EP:
- Ecstatic (with roots)
- How I Overcame (with the Root Cause)
- Then you shot your cousin with a root
singles:
- “Seed (2.0)”
- “Let mine”
- “How I Overcame”
- “Seed (2.0)”
net worth
Questlove is an American musician, record producer, DJ, music journalist, and filmmaker with an estimated net worth of $14 million. He is best known for being the drummer and lead singer of the hip-hop band The Roots.
It’s worth noting that The Roots have been the resident band on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” since 2014;
