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Redman Hurt After Roots Rejects His Vulgar Verse

10/23/2025

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Reginald Noble (Redman), a rapper, said The Roots rejected a verse he submitted for a Roots album.
He suspects his vulgar language influenced the decision and felt hurt.
Tariq Trotter (Black Thought, a member of The Roots) said Rich Nichols, the late manager, was strict about song selections and often rejected submissions.
Black Thought praised Redman's verse, and Redman cited Black Thought as inspiration for his 1996 Muddy Waters.

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Story summary

Reginald Noble (Redman), a rapper, said The Roots rejected a verse he submitted for a Roots album.
He suspects his vulgar language influenced the decision and felt hurt.
Tariq Trotter (Black Thought, a member of The Roots) said Rich Nichols, the late manager, was strict about song selections and often rejected submissions.
Black Thought praised Redman's verse, and Redman cited Black Thought as inspiration for his 1996 Muddy Waters.