: After leaving the group in 1999, he released solo albums like Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015). He also reunited with The Roots for guest appearances on Game Theory (2006) and Rising Down (2008). Notable Verses and Songs Malik Abdul-Basit, founding member of the Roots, has died
: He met Ahmir " Questlove " Thompson and Tariq " Black Thought " Trotter while attending Millersville University. They initially formed as "Square Roots" in 1992 before moving to London and releasing their debut, Organix , in 1993. Malik B., Founding Member of The Roots, Has Died
Malik B. was a cornerstone of The Roots' early identity, providing a raw, street-oriented balance to Black Thought's lyrical precision. : After leaving the group in 1999, he
: He was a primary contributor to the group’s first four albums, which are often cited as their most influential jazz-rap works: Organix (1993) !!!??! (1995) Illadelph Halflife (1996) Things Fall Apart (1999) They initially formed as "Square Roots" in 1992