Talib Kweli: ‘Rare Portraits’
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February 21, 2014
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Talib Kweli has always been a somewhat-frustrating figure in hip-hop. An undeniably gifted rhymer with a sharp wit, sharper focus and always-engaging perspective, the Brooklynite
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have generated much debate in hip-hop circles since the release of 2012s The Heist. The Seattle-based duo became indie rap poster boys after their single “Thrift Shop” became a mainstream smash, but not everyone celebrated the pair’s success.
Representing the south side of Chicago (Hyde Park), DJ World literally and figuratively does it all. With extensive experience in a variety of areas (mobile,
Talib Kweli gave Drake a ringing endorsement in a recent interview—even going so far as to compare Drake to fallen superstars 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G.
Happy 39th birthday, Mos Def! Born Dante Smith, he is a rapper, actor, and political activist who also goes by the name Yasiin Bey. He was in
Rock the Bells 2013 is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with shows in Washington, D.C., Sept. 28-29. With more than 50 acts performing over two days, including E-40, Too Short, J. Cole, Pusha
Who doesn’t like a great festival? Check out the fall music festivals that are going on in the states to see which one you might
Hip-hop is becoming more inclusive of the LGBT community and Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli spoke about hip-hop’s changing perspective on homosexuality in a recent interview
In the wake of the Trayvon Martin killing and the acquittal of his killer George Zimmerman, Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law has been under
He may have been a college dropout, but Kanye West still spent some time in college majoring in English at Chicago State University, writing essays
Hip-hop artists continue to show support for Trayvon Martin, despite the verdict of the Zimmerman trial’s jury. Take a look at several artists in support
[jwplayer mediaid=”489831″]In honor of Trayvon Martin, Talib Kweli, Nelly, and Abbey Dodson teamed up to perform “Before He Walked” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” which is featured
This weekend is Father’s Day! Grab dad and the rest of the family to get out and enjoy some of the great ativities going on
Talib Kweli decodes “Get By”: “was I saying that Hip Hop is talking about…illusions, temporary happiness in the club.” Talib Kweli decodes the classic anthem
This is a week of new releases that’s heavy on hip-hop but still manages to showcase a diverse range of ideas. From artsy indie rap,
Talib Kweli, is teaming up with new urban video social network BingeNow.com to give away $12,000 in prizes to promote positive hip hop through the speak up campaign.
Talib Kweli explained why he doesn’t have a problem with Chief Keef’s music.
Rick Ross continues to face criticism over his lyrics on Rocko’s song, “U.O.E.N.O.” On the song, Rick Ross raps, “Put molly all in her champagne,
[jwplayer mediaid=”400591″]Mack Maine recruits Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli for the official music video to “Celebrate.”
