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Talib Kweli Gets Into Confrontation With Security Guards at Black Star Show in UK
Kweli alleged discriminatory treatment after security came on stage at the end of a Black Star set.
Consequence Says Talib Kweli Was Hurt by Ye Saying 'I Never F*cked With Your Raps'
During the 'Donda' era, Ye mockingly apologized to "the backpack community" and Kweli specifically.
Consequence and Talib Kweli Trade Disses Again in Ongoing Beef
The two have been at odds since 2022 over Kanye West's antisemitic comments.
Styles P Once Thought His Mixtape 'Ghost in the Machine' Was Trending Until He Learned It Was SZA's Song
The Phoebe Bridgers-featuring track of the same name appeared on the TDE artist's 2022 sophomore album.
Madlib Says He’s ‘Finishing Up’ Estate-Approved Mac Miller Album
Back in 2019, the project was referred to under the possible title 'Maclib.' In a new interview, Madlib gives a promising update on the status of the album.
Bun B Reflects on Jay-Z Using His Lyrics for "99 Problems"
Bun B has spoken out about how it feels knowing Jay-Z borrowed a line or two from him for his Grammy-award-winning hit single "99 Problems."
Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, and Talib Kweli Launch ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Season 2
The Luminary-backed podcast series has received acclaim since its initial launch. The latest episode, available now, marks the kickoff of a new season.
Black Star Performs "So Be It" and "The Main Thing Is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing" During 'SNL' Debut
Black Star, the iconic hip-hop duo known as Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey, are tonight's musical guest for 'SNL.' They performed songs from 'No Fear in Time.'
Black Star Drop "So Be It" Video, Trailer for 'The Midnight Miracle' Podcast Season 2 With Dave Chappelle
Ahead of their performance on 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend, Black Star have shared the music video for their Madlib-produced track “So Be It.”
Just Blaze Addresses Kanye West Calling Him His 'Arch Nemesis'
The mega producer touched on the topic during a recent appearance on Talib Kweli's podcast, insisting he and Ye always had a good relationship at Roc-a-Fella.
MF DOOM's Widow Says Music Exec Refuses to Return Late Rapper's Rhyme Books
Jasmine Dumile says Now-Again Records founder Eothen “Egon” Alapatt has the books. The family "hoped after DOOM transitioned Egon would do the right thing."
Exclusive: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and Yasiin Bey’s ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Coming to Vinyl
The Luminary show is set to debut a second season of episodes later this year but is first being expanded to a physical format with a new vinyl release.
'Drink Champs' Release Episode Featuring Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and Yasiin Bey
Just over two months after it was put on hold, the episode of 'Drink Champs' featuring Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, and Dave Chappelle has arrived.
Talib Kweli Claims Emotional Distress in $300,000 Lawsuit Over Jezebel Article on His Twitter Ban
Talib Kweli filed a lawsuit against Jezebel claiming a 2020 piece centered around him being permanently banned from Twitter caused emotional distress.
Will.i.am Tells Talib Kweli His Theory on Kanye Admitting to Using the Black Star Rapper on “Get Em High”
On the latest episode of Talib Kweli’s 'People’s Party,' Will.i.am chimed in on the lyricist’s back-and-forth with Kanye West and offered up a theory.
Listen to Black Star’s First New Album in 24 Years ‘No Fear of Time’ Produced by Madlib
The new album—the duo of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli's first in nearly 24 years—arrives today as a Luminary exclusive and spans nine new songs.
Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli Announce Release Date for New Black Star Album ‘No Fear of Time’
The album will mark the first from the legendary duo in more than two decades and is utilizing a unique release strategy. Production is handled by Madlib.
Talib Kweli Teases New ‘Black Star’ Album Is Coming
Kweli took to Instagram over the weekend to share an update on the duo’s long-awaited followup to 1998’s 'Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.'