Fresh Air for Sept. 2, 2023: Questlove; Chuck D; Diddy Hear the Fresh Air program for September 2, 2023

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In his new memoir, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson describes his life in music — and how he mimicked beats at just 10 months old. Danny Clinch/Grand Central Publishing hide caption

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'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Questlove; Chuck D; Diddy

Questlove reflects on the Roots and his lifetime in music. Public Enemy's Chuck D discusses politically conscious rap. Hip-hop mogul Diddy says he's always been motivated to be "the best."

In his new memoir, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson describes his life in music — and how he mimicked beats at just 10 months old. Danny Clinch/Grand Central Publishing hide caption

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'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Questlove; Chuck D; Diddy

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