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5 Facts About the Roots' First Grammy Win

  1. The Roots won their first Grammy for “You Got Me” at the 2000 awards. The song took Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

  2. The track features Erykah Badu on vocals. Her contribution was crucial to the song’s success and recognition.

  3. “You Got Me” was released on the Roots’ 1999 album Things Fall Apart. The album is considered a landmark in alternative hip-hop.

  4. The Grammy win came after years of critical acclaim but no major awards. It marked a turning point in the group’s mainstream recognition.

  5. The song’s lyrics were written by Black Thought and Questlove. It remains one of the Roots’ most celebrated and enduring hits.

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