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Jack Harlow Taps Into Electric Lady Studios History on 'Monica,' Earns Soulquarians Comparisons
The 28-year-old opted for one of the most iconic studio spaces on the planet for his latest album.
Mos Def's Daughter Laila Says Her Father Warned Her to 'Stay Away From the Industry'
The rising singer revealed her dad's blunt advice and why she didn't take it.
Kendrick Lamar and Yasiin Bey All Smiles as They Link Up in Barcelona
Besides being elite MCs, both K Dot and Yasiin have voiced their disliking for Drake and his music.

Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist Form New Group, Announce Joint Album
The duo will premiere music from the project, entitled 'Forensics,' at an event in Paris.

Yasiin Bey Set to Debut First New Solo Material in 5 Years
The livestream performance, titled ‘Money Christmas,’ will feature a collection of new material from Yasiin Bey.

Welcome to Laila!’s World
We spoke to Laila! about her musical upbringing and the viral success of “Like That" and “Not My Problem.”

Laila! Releases Bossed Up "Not My Problem" Video
Earlier this month, the 18-year-old singer confirmed that her dad is, indeed, Yasiin Bey.

Laila! Confirms Yasiin Bey Is Her Dad: 'The Rumors Are True'
The 18-year-old artist will drop her first full-length project in September.

Yasiin Bey Freestyles Over “Like That” Beat and Talks 'Petty Big 3'
The rapper formerly known as Mos Def walked back his comments about Drake earlier this year after saying his "music is compatible with shopping."

Yasiin Bey Addresses 'Very Talented' Drake in New Video: 'I Don't Hate Anyone'
Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) shared a nearly 25-minute video to his Instagram directed toward Drake on Monday.

Common Says Drake 'Comes From Hip-Hop' Following Yasiin Bey's 'Shopping' Music Comments
Common also called Drizzy an "incredible songwriter and artist."

Drake Impersonates Self-Care Routine TikToker
The Toronto rapper took a page out of the playbook of influencer Drew Walls, who has gone viral on TikTok for posting videos of his self-care routine.

Drake Comments 'Bohemian Bucket' Under Post About Yasiin Bey
Drake's comment come in the wake of Bey's "pop" criticisms of the Toronto star last week.

Drake Responds to Yasiin Bey's 'Pop' Criticism: 'What Umi Say Again? King Don't Change Up Now'
A clip of the 'Black on Both Sides' artist saying Drizzy makes music that's "compatible with shopping" has sparked debate.

NLE Choppa Defends Drake After Yasiin Bey’s Comments: ‘They Hate on This Man So Much'
Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) likened Drake's music to a Target shopping trip "with edge" in a podcast published last week.

Yasiin Bey Says ‘Drake Is Pop to Me,’ Calls His Music ‘Compatible With Shopping’
Bey's comments on 'The Cutting Room Floor' might be Drake's karma for referring to critics of his poetry book as "the Mos Def fan club."

Yasiin Bey to Perform MF Doom Covers at Paris Show
Following Doom's death in 2020, Yasiin released a cover of Madvillain's song "All Caps."

Watch Joey Badass Cover Mos Def’s 'Black on Both Sides' Track “UMI Says”
Joey Badass delivered the latest performance for Australian radio station Triple J’s 'Like a Version' series with a cover of Mos Def's "UMI Says."