Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and member of The Roots â Ahmir âQuestloveâ Thompson, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphiaâs most influential hip-hop group. He is also the Musical Director for âThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,â where his beloved Roots crew serves as house band. Beyond that, this 4-time GRAMMY Award winning musicianâs indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from DâAngelo to Eminem to Jay-Z.