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Behind the Beats: 5 Producers Who Helped Shape the Sound of 'Black on Both Sides'

Mos Def’s debut solo album turns 33.
10/11/2024

Laila! Brings DIY Flavor to R&B On Her Debut LP

The 18-year-old Brooklyn artist talks about her self-produced debut album, her admiration for ‘90s female R&B, and her favorite song by her father, Yasiin Bey, formerly Mos Def.
09/06/2024

Laila! Reveals Her Dad Yasiin Bey’s Reaction To Her Early Attempts With Music

The rising star confirmed that Yasiin Bey is really her father.
08/05/2024

Yasiin Bey Says Drake’s Music Is ‘Pop’ Not Hip-Hop

In an interview with "The Cutting Room Floor", the Brooklyn rapper said that Drake’s songs are “likable” but could be played at Target.
01/16/2024

Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey Team Up for 'Unfollow Me Tour'

The neo-soul and hip-hop legends begin their 25-city event in June.
04/18/2023
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Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and Yasiin Bey To Host New Podcast

The ‘Midnight Miracle’ will premiere on Luminary.
04/22/2021

Yasiin Bey Is Not Impressed By Rappers And Their Instagram Beefs

"People can’t get along for more than two seconds."
08/30/2017

Rappers Who Prove Hip-Hop Will Never Support a #MuslimBan

Not today, Trump.
01/30/2017

Stream Yasiin Bey's New Album in Advance of His Final Live Performances

The veteran emcee is headed for retirement.
12/21/2016

Mos Def Announces His Final Album 'December 99th'

Before hanging up the mic, he'll drop one more project.
11/28/2016

Hot Boxing, Hospitalizations, and Other Music News This Week

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