Talib Kweli
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Chance the Rapper Takes Some Heat For His Latest Festival
The star from Chicago responds to criticism of his first festival in Ghana, including his embrace of Dave Chappelle in a vehemently anti-LGBTQ climate
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Dave Chappelle Tasked With Hosting Another Post-Election Day 'SNL’
Black Star, the duo of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli, to serve as musical guest on Nov. 12 episode
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Talib Kweli Sues Jezebel for 'Emotional Distress' After Site Accurately Reported His Twitter Ban
Black Star rapper says he "went into a depression state of loss of appetite, sleeplessness, edgy, anxiety, and discomfort around certain women" after the article was published
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Black Star’s First Album in Two Decades Offers a Hopeful Look at the Future of Music
By releasing their album No Fear of Time alongside their podcast, Black Star lay a foundation for music's potential to be radical in the streaming era
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Black Star Mark New 'No Fear of Time' LP Release With 'O.G.' Lyric Video
Madlib-produced album from hip-hop super duo Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli now available exclusively on Luminary platform
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Black Star, Duo of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli, Reunite for First Album in 24 Years, 'No Fear of Time'
Long-awaited Madlib-produced LP will arrive exclusively on Luminary podcast network on May 3
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Yasiin Bey Delivers Black Star Album Update: 'When We Ready With It, You’ll Get It'
Rapper rails against low streaming royalty rates while discussing the long-awaited album with bandmate Talib Kweli
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Big L Is 'Rap Royalty.' Why Is His Legacy in Disarray?
The rapper's recordings have been sold off — seemingly for less than their worth — since his 1999 death. The discord over his estate highlights a bigger question: Who should benefit from an artist’s work?
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Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey Launch New Podcast 'The Midnight Miracle'
First two episodes available now, with the second featuring Bey and Kweli's first music as Black Star in over 20 years
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Talib Kweli Announces New Album 'Cultural Currency,' Launches Patreon Campaign
Rapper to drop one new song a month for the next year for subscribers
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