48 Hours ago News quickly about the loss of Roots Co-Founder Malik B. Alongside Black Thought & Questlove this staple Of Philly reigned supreme with intelligent content, potent lyrics and sharp delivery. The same way Run & DMC, Jadakiss & Styles, Q-Tip & Phife, Phonte & Rapper Big Pooh shared rhyme energy both in the studio and live on stage thus can be said for Tariq & Malik. Malik's presence to hip hop will never be forgotten. As I did with Phife Dawg, Prodigy & GURU, I made this mixtape to serve as a reminder to the world how impactful Malik B IS TO HIP HOP. Another legend is physically gone but his spirit and music will LIVE FOREVER. If you've never listened to a Roots crew record NOW IS THE TIME, If you've never listened to one Malik verse, NOW IS THE TIME. Rest In Power MALIK B.