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Talib Kweli Says New Black Star Album Is Almost Done
Madlib produced the long-awaited project.
Yasiin Bey Talks ‘Negus,’ Visual Art, And Unreleased Music
With the launch of his listening installation 'Negus' in his home of Brooklyn, Yasiin Bey speaks to VIBE about becoming a visual artist, unreleased music, and more.
8 Hip-Hop Retirement Albums
A look back at the rappers who called it quits with a musical body of work.
Yasiin Bey’s Forthcoming ‘Negus’ Project Will Only Live In Galleries
If you’ve been itching for some more material from Yasiin Bey, there’s good news for you. The wordsmith formerly known as Mos Def has a new project on the way, but the…
Yasiin Bey Says “Depressing” Comment About Tekashi69 Was Taken Out Of Context
Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) has clarified his comments about controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine after the rap legend was seen condemning the rapper’s music earlier…
Yasiin Bey Calls Tekashi 6ix9ine The “Most Depressing Sh*t He’s Ever Seen”
Part of what makes hip-hop great is its various sounds, flows and styles that carry remnants of the genre’s past. However, what draws lines in the sand are rookies who…
Yasiin Bey Announces New ‘Black Star’ Album Produced By Madlib
The beloved hip-hop duo Black Star comprised of Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) are back in the studio. During a Madlib DJ set over the weekend in…
Meadows 2017: LL Cool J, Future & Gorillaz Give Festival Kids A Hip-Hop History Lesson With Special Guests On Day 2
Day 2 of the Meadows Music & Arts Festival was jam-packed with hip-hop acts from today and yesterday, thanks to surprise guests during sets from LL Cool J, Future, and Go…
Yasiin Bey And Ferrari Sheppard Release Collaborative ‘Dec 99th’ Album
Yasiin Bey has officially hushed the naysayers with a brand new project. His latest opus is a collaborative album with rising artist Ferrari Sheppard. As the first of 3…