Mos Def

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 At 50: Celebrating The Rapper's Timeless Verses

This playlist encapsulates his incredible evolution.
12/11/2023

‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star’ Turns 25: A Look Back

Mos and Talib’s 1998 joint LP was the classic launching pad for both Brooklyn emcees’ storied careers.
09/29/2023

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
Brownie Points - Black Star sampled "We Almost Lost Detroit" as well, for their soulful tribute to brown-skinned women, "Brown Skin Lady," which challenged the prevailing white standard of beauty upheld in many rap songs and music videos. \r(Photo: Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images for Prada Linea Rossa)

Watch: Black Star Makes Triumphant Returns With New Album and Song, “o.G.”

The duo of yasiin bey and Talib Kweli returns with ‘No Fear of Time,’ entirely produced by Madlib.
05/04/2022

Next Day Air Premiere

Tune in on Nov. 28 at 8P/7C for the premiere!
06/02/2021
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Happy Birthday Nate Dogg! Here Are 25 Of The Late Great’s Best Features

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This Rap Legend Called Tekashi 6ix9ine The 'Most Depressing S**t' He's Ever Seen

The fellow Brooklynite is highly disappointed.
07/26/2018

Yasiin Bey Is Not Impressed By Rappers And Their Instagram Beefs

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

Mos Def Announces His Final Album 'December 99th'

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