Yasiin Bey FKA Mos Def Rips Into Streaming Services: They Are “Gross” & “Exploitative”
The legendary MC tore into the music industry’s streaming model, comparing its greed to Scrooge McDuck.

Yasiin Bey & The Alchemist Announce New Album “Forensics”
Yasiin Bey might be back and The Alchemist is the accomplice.

Mos Def’s Rumored Daughter Laila Could Be Next SZA: Internet Investigates
This is wild if it’s true.

Mos Def AKA Yasiin Bey Calls Out “Big 3” On “Like That” Freestyle?
Footage of the MC seemingly rapping about Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole makes the rounds.

In Defense Of Drake: Why Mos Def Should Reconsider His View On The Canadian Rap Star
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur ponders Drake as “pop” and offers a different view on the Canadian hit maker than Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey.

Drake Fires Back At Mos Def For Saying His Music Is Pop—Not Hip-Hop
Champagne Papi uses a Method Man clip to respond to the “Umi Says” rapper.

Drake’s Music Isn’t Hip-Hop According To Mos Def: “It’s Compatible With Shopping”
Love shopping at Target? Bed Bath & Beyond? Then Drake’s music just might be for you.

Erykah Badu Gives Away 30 Free Tickets To San Diego Show
Those who receive the tickets will also receive passes to a private meet and greet with the artist.

Black Thought Teases “Timeless Classic” With Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def)
Black Thought enlisted Yasiin Bey for a song that will appear on ‘Streams of Thought Vol. 4’ produced by 14KT.

Ice-T Laughs Off People Trying To “Cancel” Him Over “SNL” Stint With Dave Chappelle
Ice-T reminds everyone people have been trying to “cancel” him for over 30 years ahead of SNL appearance with Dave Chappelle.

Talib Kweli Teases Release Of New Black Star Album With Yasiin Bey
The Javotti Media founder once again indicates the duo is ready to drop a project.

Update: Yasiin Bey Drops Out Of Thelonious Monk Biopic After Pianist’s Estate Condemns Movie
Yasiin Bey has signed on to play what might be his most challenging acting role to date – portraying legendary jazz artists Thelonious Monk!

EXCLUSIVE: Talib Kweli Says Black Star Finding Alternative Ways To Distribute New Album
A new “Black Star” album is definitely on the way according to Talib. But the rappers are planning an innovative way to release the album.

Dave Chappelle Aiming To Change The Way Listeners Think About Podcasting
The funnyman has a new podcast coming, which he claims will revolutionize the medium.

Talib Kweli Continues To Tease Black Star Reunion With Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
Are you looking forward to another musical project from the two New Yorkers?

Talib Kweli Explains The Status Of New ‘Black Star’ Album With Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
The “Definition” collaborators have a follow-up to their rap classic.

Yasiin Bey Cancels UK Tour Over Respiratory Issue
The legendary rap star has promised his fans he will be back after a sickness sidelined him and ruined his concert at Beat Horizon Festival.

Chuck Berry Dead At Age 90
R.I.P. TO A LEGEND WHO ALSO HAD SOME INFLUENCE ON HIP-HOP READ MORE!


AHH Stray News: Snoop Snaps On Colin Kaepernick, Kurtis Blow Is Back, Mos Def Returns
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