Yasiin Bey

Talib Kweli Says "Culture Vultures" Are Holding Up the New Black Star Album
PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2020
A follow-up to Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey's revered 1998 collaborative LP Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, produced entirely Madlib,...
Robert Glasper Announces 'Fuck Yo Feelings' Mixtape
PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2019
Pianist and producer Robert Glasper's latest project is a mixtape titled Fuck Yo Feelings. It will arrive on October 3 via Loma Vista. Th...
Here Are All the Guest Features on Kanye West and Kid Cudi's 'Kids See Ghosts' Album
PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2018
Remaining remarkably true to his word, Kanye West delivered the third Wyoming-recorded album today, releasing his collaborative Kids See Gh...
Yasiin Bey Says a New Black Star Album Is Coming with Talib Kweli and Madlib
PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2018
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Yasiin Bey (f.k.a. Mos Def) and Talib Kweli's acclaimed collaborative LP Mos Def and Talib Kweli Ar...
Yasiin Bey Announces Two More Albums
PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2016
Ahead of his impending retirement from music and acting, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) detailed a final project as Dec. 99th along...
Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) Unveils 'December 99th' LP
PUBLISHED Nov 28, 2016
After confirming his retirement from music last month, questions remained about the status of a final album from Yasiin Bey (formerly known...
Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) Granted Permission to Leave South Africa Following Apology
PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2016
Yasiin Bey, the rapper formerly known as Mos Def, has been living in Cape Town, South Africa, since 2013, but has been unable to leave the...
Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) Confirms Retirement from Music
PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2016
After hinting at retiring from both acting and music making earlier in 2016, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) has officially announce...