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The Roots: Fallon’s Iconic House Band Since 2009

10/22/2025

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The Roots have served as Jimmy Fallon’s house band since 2009.
The Roots accompanied Fallon during the 2014 transition from Late Night to The Tonight Show.
Black Thought, co-founder of The Roots, said Fallon pursued them for the role and frequently visited their gigs.
Redman praised their hiring as a victory for hip-hop and culture.

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The Roots have served as Jimmy Fallon’s house band since 2009.
The Roots accompanied Fallon during the 2014 transition from Late Night to The Tonight Show.
Black Thought, co-founder of The Roots, said Fallon pursued them for the role and frequently visited their gigs.
Redman praised their hiring as a victory for hip-hop and culture.