The Roots & Erykah Badu - I Wanna Be Where You Are (Michael Jackson Tribute)
Erykah Badu joined The Roots on Jimmy Fallon this past Friday to join The Legendary during their on-air tribute to the late Michael Jackson. While most of the treats happened between commercial breaks, Questlove was generous enough to pass along this cover of “I Wanna Be Where You Are” which they recorded live in the 30 Rock studio just before the taping began.
Props to ItsAllTheWayLive
The Roots & Erykah Badu - I Wanna Be Where You Are (Michael Jackson Tribute)
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June 29th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
*watches chinchilaguin waddle into man made pond*
*sets out salmon croquets by ponds edge*
*watches chinchilaguin ball hard on sucker ducks*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
They gonna rock at this Jam Session at Highline this week.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Daps to the Squad
June 29th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
*drafts legal documents whilst sitting down*
*still does kanye hand movements*
*looks at secretary*
*tells her she da she da besssss*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
*meets Erykah Badu*
Me:What’s up ma,how you doing?
Erykah:Whatever nigga.You gotta put on these polyester bell-bottoms and this tam if you want some of this pussy.
Me: *blank stare*,*keeps it moving*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
::Micheal Jackson it up:
:: tells the other Lost Angels :;
:: i am Micheal…. your tito … shout out to Randy ::
::moon walks out of group::
June 29th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
first michael died at 50, now billy mays dies at 50
i could picture boboo feeling hisself in an interview:
“50’s an amazing number, man. shit 49 is scared of 50. 51 is scared of 50. 50’s ruthless man, it’ll take ur life.”
June 29th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Erykah:Whatever nigga.You gotta put on these polyester bell-bottoms and this tam if you want some of this pussy.
^
*wears polyester pants and africa medallion*
*gives erykah 3 kids named “Pluto, Saturn, and Moon”*
*enjoys life of untold riches, sleeping in and twittering with reckless abandon (c) jay elec*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
*michael jacksons it up*
*is bored with bubbles*
*mates him with female elephant*
*sets up elephanzee with chinchilaguin for play dates*
*shtunts*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
*gives erykah 3 kids named “Pluto, Saturn, and Moon”*
*enjoys life of untold riches, sleeping in and twittering with reckless abandon (c) jay elec*
^^
LMAOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
*daps chea*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
told you Drake was an amateur … nigga couldnt handle the big time bright lights … maybe he can go back to his day job now … or did he use up all his eligibilty at degrassi high ? …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
*wears sandals with socks*
*pants face with cream cheese*
*puts baby in erykah’s stomach without pulling out penis*
shazaam, baby.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
*sets up elephanzee with chinchilaguin for play dates*
^^
*takes prescription drug medley*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
*finger fucks chick with glitter glover*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
*sets up elephanzee with chinchilaguin for play dates*
======================
LMMFAO!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
::micheal Jackson It up ::
: Gets invited to the grammys ::
:; Dresses like Forest Whitker in the last king of Scotland::
:: brings wee man of jackass::
: brings Kristen bell in long flowing white Dress:;
: Looks at Marshall::
:::Whispers … Who’s bad ? :::
June 29th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
*michael jacksons it up*
*moonwalks on the moon*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
June 29th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
told you Drake was an amateur … nigga couldnt handle the big time bright lights … maybe he can go back to his day job now … or did he use up all his eligibilty at degrassi high ? …
^^
Co-sign. Smh @ Drake vowing to make it up to the fans.By doing what?Rap shows are all the same,a dude(s) pacing back and forth rapping over a shitty sound system with a few tag alongs to share groupies with.He was just on a stool,gimme a break.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
classic. RIP mike…
June 29th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
*michael jackson’s it up*
*calls the dopeman*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I feel extra shwagtastic right about now (c) kweli
The kid got two interviews on thursday. I must be in demand with the skills.
& my boss want to give me a raise at a time when the cutting other salaries. I’m not trying to brag, I’m just kinda proud of myself. Hopefully it all works out like its lookin right now.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Drake should brought back Wheel chair Jimmy …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9726636
msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9726646
^^^^
GNR wtf are these dudes wearing
Drew Gooden is a bamma
June 29th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Hakeem was wearing a fucking TUX. LMAO
June 29th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Where are the buttons, Drew? What have you done with the buttons?!
^^
*dead*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9726632
^^^^^^^
Chuck Person had a pink cumberbund
June 29th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9728432
Dressed like a fire hydrant, Rose was lucky no dogs were sniffing around Madison Square Garden.
^^
LMAOOOOOOOOO!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
fake nose > Drake shows
June 29th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Dwayne Shiznits had a long mullet.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO , GNR’d up
June 29th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
*puts my mediocar on cruise control*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
and whats wrong with that nigga hand? … his wrist be having seizures and whatnot … son got bad nerves and shit …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Special olympics > drake show
June 29th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
She’s getting a ass, I win.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
James Harden won most of the NBA Draft awards for best gear … appropriately so … the bow-tie & 3pc hookup was hella dapper …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9728432
Dressed like a fire hydrant, Rose was lucky no dogs were sniffing around Madison Square Garden.
^^
LMAOOOOOOOOO!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Charles Barkley had the WOAT draft day gear …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Lmao!!
They gave Bernie Madoff 15O!! Lol!!
June 29th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
co-sign Harden, he was looking proper.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I can’t front even though I heard D.O.A. like 3 weeks ago on Flex show, The video made it better.
Reluctantly after 15 years of kicking and screaming (pause)…..
Jay-Z > Nas
June 29th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
at the time, i didnt see nothing wrong with Jalen Rose’ suit … still dont … i mean, i wouldnt wear it, but still …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=9727968#sport=NBA&photo=9728438
^^
this nigga raymond felton look like somebody old ass uncle with this linen two piece shit. . . .
June 29th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
what about Samaki’s jawn. He looked like he was going to Churchhill downs to Pimp
June 29th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Ray Felton look like his breath smell like Amaretto and Black&Milds
June 29th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
*spins*
What’s gwan nah
June 29th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
did y’all hear about buddens ruining Brandon jennings career, he didnt know he was being recorded
sportingnews.com/blog/The_Baseline/entry/view/26042/social_media_biting_back_at_brandon_jennings?
Jennings: F*** the Knicks, them n***** skipped out on me.
Budden: Oh man, you feel to the Knicks like I do about Jay-Z? [Laughs] Yo, the Knicks is your Jay-Z?
*dies*
June 29th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Memphis Grizzlies had an damn good draft …
Hasheem Thabeet, Demarre Carroll and Sam Young are better than anyone already on their roster besides Mayo and Gay, no homo …
June 29th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Land you over your mancrush on Drake yet lol? You was flipping out Thurday…tough ROFL
June 29th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Ray Felton look like his breath smell like Amaretto and Black&Milds
^^
LMAOOOOOO!!!
and johnny walker black label.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
bleacherreport.com/articles/207341-the-ten-most-inappropriate-names-in-sports-history
Land, Pap, CiCi, Fux check that out LOL
PAUSE
June 29th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Ray Felton is from rural South Carolina … them bammas dont know no better…
June 29th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
speaking of Black N Milds, anyone ever read Will Smith’s story about his first time meeting T.I. Son said they were at dinner back when I’m Serious first dropped and Will is doing his thing with joking and entrtaining. He starts passing out Cuban cigar and asks T.I. if he wants one and T.I. says he has his own and pulls out a Black n Mild already out the plastic…..i’da *blank stared* to death.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
*DIES at TI*
June 29th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Sebastian Telfair: Bassy had the best month of his career in April, shot out of his mind (.511 overall, .458 from 3) and averaged 16.4 points and 5.4 assists. But the Timberwolves drafted over him, selecting Ricky Rubio. Then the Wolves drafted over him again, taking Jonny Flynn. Even if Rubio stays away for a year or two, those are two pretty clear messages.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
pull dickuff?!
i’m done.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
# Farouq (ya thats my government) aka Nah’s Ving Rames in Baby Boy Says:
June 29th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
*DIES at TI*
^^
co-dies
June 29th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Would LOVE to see the video footage of this performance.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Drake defenders: Aww, he did his best! And look at the kids!
Drake haters: Dude sucks. And the kids for that song? Blech.
Controversy sellllls.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
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