The Roots’ Iconic Album ‘Things Fall Apart’ Celebrates Legacy in Hip-Hop 24 Years Later

25 years ago, The Roots dropped ‘Things Fall Apart,’ their fourth album in February 1999. The record sold more than 500,000 copies and grabbed a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with “You Got Me.”

Questlove told Ambrosia For Heads, “It was a do-or-die moment.” The group felt inte