Member of: Black Star
Influenced by: Chuck D, Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, Eric B. & Rakim, Boogie Down Productions, Kool G Rap, Jungle Brothers, KRS-One, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, De La Soul
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: If skills sold, Talib Kweli would have been one of the most commercially successful rappers of his time. As it was, however, ...
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May 11 2009 15:00PM
by Sharks
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: Conscious rap hero Talib Kweli and DJ Eque were married Saturday (May 9) at a private residence in Bel Air, California. The intimate ceremony was attended by guests like Queen Latifah, ?uestlove, Adam Rodriguez (of 'CSI') and other friends and ... Read moreJan 12 2009 11:30AM
by Sharks
The Boombox Music Blog: According to a complaint that has been posted on several websites, Talib Kweli's management stiffed a man out of $1,200, and he's appealing to the web to get paid. The unidentified complainant works for Brooklyn's Relief Records, and was allegedly ... Read more
Jun 26 2008 10:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop Videos
The Boombox Music Blog: Looks like Talib Kweli isn't finished drawing blood from 2007's 'Eardrum.' Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope that the Brooklyn-bred emcee will deliver on his promise to release new material in '08 because as Kweli says in the beginning of 'Eat ... Read more
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05/11/09
Talib Kweli and DJ Eque Tie the Knot Conscious rap hero Talib Kweli and DJ Eque were mar...
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03/12/09
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01/12/09
Is Talib Kweli a Deadbeat? According to a complaint that has been posted on several webs...
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07/29/08
Skillz Feat. Talib Kweli, 'So Far So Good/Sick' -- New Video Detroit meets Brooklyn, NY ...
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06/26/08
Talib Kweli Releases Video for 'Eat to Live' Looks like Talib Kweli isn't finished drawi...
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06/26/09
Funny Video: Buzz Aldrin's Rocket Experience w/ Snoop Dogg and Talib Kweli I'll give Buz...
The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville FL
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06/01/09
Mos Def and Talib Kweli Reunite as Black Star When are reunion shows not just about a no...
Spin.com
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05/15/09
Beasties, Talib Kweli In 30 Rock's Kidney Song Steve Earle, Moby, Norah Jones, Michael M...
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05/11/09
Talib Kweli and DJ Eque Tie the Knot Conscious rap hero Talib Kweli and DJ Eque were mar...
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04/20/09
Concert Review: A free, fervent fusion of indie rock and rap What does it take to get Co...
UWIRE
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03/23/09
Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek: Train Spotting But before a follow up question seeking clarificati...
AllHipHop.com
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03/12/09
John Forte to Teach at New York College, Join Talib Kweli at SXSW Not everyone is fortun...
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02/27/09
Expect things to get crazy as Talib Kweli hits Vinyl; Noise! goes electro It's a time fo...
The Denver Post - Denver CO
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01/12/09
Is Talib Kweli a Deadbeat? According to a complaint that has been posted on several webs...
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01/05/09
Warner Modifies Deal With Talib Kweli Label Billboard offers full coverage of breaking m...
Billboard
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12/29/08
Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Music Splits With Warner Bros. Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Music i...
AllHipHop.com
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11/26/08
Novel feat. Spree Wilson, Talib Kweli: "I AM" Related Articles DJ Khaled feat. Kanye W...
Vibe
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09/26/08
Talib Kweli Preps Live DVD With KRS-One Cameo Captured at the Shrine Auditorium in Los A...
Pitchfork Media
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07/29/08
Skillz Feat. Talib Kweli, 'So Far So Good/Sick' -- New Video Detroit meets Brooklyn, NY ...
The Boombox
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07/11/08
Nas, Talib Kweli to play House of Blues on Aug. 8 Hip-hop heavyweight Nas headlines the ...
Las Vegas Review Journal - Las Vegas NV
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06/26/08
Talib Kweli Releases Video for 'Eat to Live' Looks like Talib Kweli isn't finished drawi...
The Boombox
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06/01/09
Black Star’s Mos Def, Talib Kweli Dabble in Politics at Reunion Show Barricades lined th...
Rock and Roll Daily
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05/15/09
30 Rock 'Kidney Now' w/ Elvis Costello, Beastie Boys, Moby, Talib Kweli, Norah Jones, Steve Earle, Rhett Miller (video)
Brooklyn Vegan
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05/11/09
Talib Kweli and DJ Eque Tie the Knot Conscious rap hero Talib Kweli and DJ Eque were mar...
The Boombox
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04/17/09
Talib Kweli playing Columbia & Fat Beats, Guru playing SOBs Speaking of DJ Premier , his...
Brooklyn Vegan
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03/31/09
AUDIOTISTIC 2009: Hip Hop Meets Electronica w/The Roots, Above & Beyond, Chromeo, Goldie, Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek, Z-Trip, The Cool Kids, Flosstradamus +
ProHipHop
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03/25/09
Black Star reunited for 2 NYC dates, new Mos Def, a free Vampire Weekend show? & other Talib Kweli news
Brooklyn Vegan
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03/12/09
John Forte to Teach at New York College, Join Talib Kweli at SXSW Not everyone is fortun...
The Boombox
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01/12/09
Is Talib Kweli a Deadbeat? According to a complaint that has been posted on several webs...
The Boombox
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01/10/09
Talib Kweli is a Deadbeat, Says Guy [Gossip] "the 11/6/07 show at the apollo was a vip "...
Gawker
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12/17/08
Talib Kweli, Res & Graph Noble = Idle Warship -- NYC show Talib Kweli will team up with ...
Brooklyn Vegan
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10/02/08
Music DVD Review: Talib Kweli - Live at the Shrine Talib Kweli has long been associated ...
Blogcritics.org Music
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09/12/08
Talib Kweli & others helping sick 9/11 first responders A crew of hip-hop notables are g...
Brooklyn Vegan
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09/09/08
Talib Kweli & David Banner - CMJ & other tour dates w/ Little Brother who played APW (pics)
Brooklyn Vegan
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08/25/08
Brian Wilson, Talib Kweli & David Banner and Billy Bragg Brian Wilson's tour revolves ar...
Rock and Roll Daily
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07/29/08
Skillz Feat. Talib Kweli, 'So Far So Good/Sick' -- New Video Detroit meets Brooklyn, NY ...
The Boombox
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07/24/08
Talib Kweli Documentary Trailer Video A sneak peek at the upcoming documentary about alt...
Hip Hop PopCrunch
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07/18/08
VIDEO: Talib Kweli Gives Back A Hip Hop blog , updated throughout the day w/ the latest ...
Sit Down Stand Up
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07/15/08
Nas & Talib Kweli - 2008 Tour Dates THE JONES EXPERIENCE & ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL SERIE...
Brooklyn Vegan
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06/26/08
Talib Kweli Releases Video for 'Eat to Live' Looks like Talib Kweli isn't finished drawi...
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03/11/08
Body of War w/Talib Kweli, Public Enemy, Lupe Fiasco Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Vet...
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03/10/08
Body of War w/Talib Kweli, Public Enemy, Lupe Fiasco Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Vet...
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03/05/08
MCEO: Talib Kweli & Mick Boogie Mixtape Webbie's Savage Life 2 debuts at no. 4 on the Bi...
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