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Black Star Perform Fix Up On The Colbert Report [Video]

Video: Black Star – Fix Up (Live on The Colbert Report) Talib Kweli and the artist formerly known as Mos Def are back as Black Star and they took their combined star power to Stephen Colbert's The...

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Mos Def, Talib Kweli To Release New Black Star Album In 2012

New Black Star Album Coming Next Year Mos Def and Talib Kweli fans may finally get the Black Star reunion album they've been waiting on. According to a recent Talib interview with MTV News, the...

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Black Star - "You Already Knew" [Audio]

Black Star - "You Already Knew" After dropping a new track on iTunes yesterday, Mos Def and Talib Kweli announced plans to release a new Black Star mixtape dedicated to Aretha Franklin. Check out the...

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Talib Kweli "Distractions" [Video]

Talib Kweli "Distractions" [Video] Talib unveils a new track from his forthcoming album, Prisoner Of Conscious,  dropping in 2012. The Brooklyn rappers stays dropping  gems and it's no different as he...

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Black Star Perform Two Songs On Late Night Jimmy Fallon [Video]

Black Star Perform Two Songs On Late Night Jimmy Fallon [Video]   Talib Kweli & Yasiin Bey (better known as Mos Def) hit the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform their new, Oh No produced single...

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Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) On Black Star Reunion, Upcoming 'Top 40 Underdog' Project

Considered one of Hip-Hop's most talented representatives, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) has enjoyed a robust career that has shown little in the way of a slowdown. Rejoining with fellow Brooklyn...

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Yasiin Bey Speaks On Palestine, Says It "Don't Have To Be Like That' [VIDEO]

Over the weekend, the dynamic duo of Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli – collectively known as Black Star – rocked Club Nokia in Los Angeles much to the delight of a packed house. Running through their bevy...

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Yasiin Bey Talks Working With Manny Fresh & Creative Process In New Short...

Yasiin Bey, formerly referred to by the masses as the mighty Mos Def, has maintained his presence in the fast-moving and often fickle world of Hip-Hop since exploding on the scene in the late 90s....

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Can't Wait: 12 Hip-Hop Reunion Albums We've Waited 10+ Years For [PHOTOS]

Hip-Hop fans are a nostalgic bunch. Despite many of our favorite groups effectively calling it quits more than 10 years ago, we still hold out hopes for reunion albums that will capture they're past...

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I Was A Tower Records Employee: Dart Adams On Sept. 29, 1998

Many will write about the 15th anniversary of the last great release date in Rap history. But few truly overstand why it earned that designation and why after it there may never be another great day on...

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Talib Kweli Speaks on the Return of Black Star

Known as the golden era of Hip-Hop, the 90’s was able to generate numerous acts that continued to leave fans clawing for more. N.W.A, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest and countless others have left...

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Talib Kweli Speaks on State of New York

While many look at the state of New York and automatically think to themselves music and the shift of rap, others look at the grand picture and take a glimpse at the actual communities that inhabit the...

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Murs Announces Paid Dues Festival Lineup; Lil B, Slaughterhouse And Black...

Paid Dues Fest 2011: Murs Black Star, Immortal Technique Cali rapper, Murs and Guerilla Union announced the acts scheduled to perform at the sixth annual Paid Dues Festival on Saturday, April 2nd 2011...

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Talib Kweli Shuts Down Colt 45 Sponsorship

Talib Kweli Shuts Down Colt 45 Partnership Apparently Talib Kweli isn’t much of a Colt 45 fan. After hearing news that the malt liquor brand was on board as a sponsor for his upcoming show at the...

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Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) – Untitled [Audio]

Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli) – Untitled Mos Def and Talib Kweli fans have been waiting for this NYC Hip-Hop duo to get back together for quite some time. And while its always felt like fans...

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Mos Def & Talib Kweli Give Insight On Forthcoming Black Star Album [Video]

Source: photo: WENN A reunion that has been years in the making looks like it is finally going to happen. Mos Def and Talib Kweli have confirmed a joint project is definitely on the way. As spotted on...

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Dave Chappelle & Black Star’s ‘Drink Champs’ Episode On Hold, Allegedly

Source: YouTube / Revolt One of the most anticipated podcast appearances is now on hold. Sources say Dave Chappelle has asked that his Drink Champs episode with Black Star be shelved. As per Page Six...

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Black Star Announces NYC Show After ‘SNL’ Debut

Source: Gladys Vega / Getty Black Star is booked and busy. The duo of Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def and Talib Kweli have announced a last-minute show in New York City, days after they make their Saturday...

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Black Star Shines With ‘SNL’ Performances & Madlib As Guest

Source: Gladys Vega / Getty The powerhouse duo of Black Star lit up the stage as musical guests as Dave Chappelle hosted SNL last weekend, with Madlib also joining in. Last Saturday (Nov. 12), Dave...

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Dave Chappelle & Black Star Launch Second Season Of ‘The Midnight Miracle’...

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty The second season of the acclaimed podcast hosted by Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli has launched with its first episode. Fans of The Midnight Miracle podcast...

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