Talib Kweli
Bun B Discusses Jay-Z Using His Lyrics For “99 Problems”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Veteran rapper Bun B took time to reflect on Jay-Z’s apparent usage of his lyrics for one of his hits and on their relationship in an interview. The “Still Trill” rapper sat down as the guest on the most recent episode of the People’s Party with Talib Kweli podcast. At about the halfway mark the discussion soon turned to his feelings about the revelation that the first four lines of the third verse of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” were taken from Bun B’s verse from the UGK song “Touched.” The track was on their iconic 1996 album Ridin’ Dirty. “99 Problems” would go on to be one of the standout hits from The Black Album. Related Stories “I feel like enough people know,” the Port Arthur, Texas native said. “But I don’t feel like it’s that bi...
MF DOOM’s Widow Confirms Rapper’s Rhyme Books Were Stolen, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty Recently, Talib Kweli accused Eothen “Egon” Alapatt of “stealing” the late, great MF DOOM’s rhyme book. The beloved rapper’s widow has confirmed that her husband’s books of rhymes (plural) were indeed stolen, allegedly. Back on August 31, Kweli took to Instagram to call out Alapatt as a “culture vulture,” but what really threw fans for a loop were the Broooklyn rapper’s claims that DOOM’s rhymebook had been pilfered. Related Stories “One day the hiphop community is going to have to discuss what a lying, stealing, conniving culture vulture Eothen Apalatt AKA Egon from Now Again Records is,” read part of Kweli’s IG message. “This is a non Black person who routinely takes advantage of Black artists and brags about it.” Alapatt is well-known...
6 Things We Learned From Black Star & Dave Chappelle On Drink Champs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cassidy Sparrow / Getty After months of being kept on a shelf somewhere in NORE’s lab, the Drink Champs episode featuring Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), and Dave Chappelle has finally hit the airwaves and it was filled with as much laughter as you’d expect. Flying down to Dave Chappelle’s hangout dubbed “The Shack” in Yellow Springs, Ohio to tape the segment, NORE and his team popped bottles and shot the sh*t with the legendary artists and iconic comedian in which they talked about music, life, and of course Kanye West. Whether cracking jokes about Kanye West or reminiscing about the iconic moment of yesteryear, the three men provided listeners with entertaining stories, point of views, and comedic opinions. Here are the 6 things we learned from Black...
Talib Kweli Sues Jezebel Website For “Emotional Distress”, Seeking $300K In Damages
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Talib Kweli is suing. The Brooklyn rapper has filed a lawsuit against Jezebel—a news and pop culture websits aimed at women—claiming a 2020 story from the outlet has caused him “emotional distress.” Jezebel itself shared the news that they were getting sued by the “Get By” rapper. Reportedly, Kweli is suing for “emotional distress” and has cited a story from 2020 titled “Talib Kweli’s Harassment Campaign Shows How Unprotected Black Women Are Online and Off.” The story recapped in detail the now infamous online dispute Kweli had with an activist named Maya Moody. The aftermath of their war of tweets was Kweli getting permanently suspended from Twitter, with many online giving the Brooklyn rapper the side eye. Twitter itself pointed to ...
Dave Chappelle & Black Star’s ‘Drink Champs’ Episode On Hold, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt One of the most anticipated podcast appearances is now on hold. Sources say Dave Chappelle has asked that his Drink Champs episode with Black Star be shelved. As per Page Six N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN recently sat down with the Brooklyn duo for a very rare joint interview. The Rap group was also joined by the legendary comedian who is said to have funded all the travel and expenses to make the episode happen. At the end of May they teased the interview but have yet to release it. According to the celebrity gossip site Dave has asked that the episode be put on hold. [embedded content] Related Stories “They were to supposed to interview Black Star about their new album, and Dave wanted to pop in and shout out Black Star, which he did,” ...
Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Big Sean & More React To Kanye West ‘Drink Champs’ Audacity
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Kanye West set the Internet on fire after his now infamous appearance on Drink Champs. The reactions from fans were swift, and the peers he name-checked—often with at least a hint of slander (by the social media definition)—were quick to retort. Some of the MC’s that Ye dragged included Big Sean and Talib Kweli, but he made sure to big up Beanie Sigel, though. Ye clearly ain’t that far gone. Related Stories Even Jay-Z got asked what was up thanks to Ye’s dig at Just Blaze, who West called a copycat when it came to using Soul samples in his beats. We compiled a list of what everyone had to say below, for archival purposes. Does Ye’s reaction, with the OG J. Prince looking along, count? 1. Beanie Sigel is getting how much? During ...
SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Talib Kweli
On this week’s episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps caught up with Talib Kweli. In the episode, the artist discusses everything from his earliest musical influences to the two Black Star albums with Mos Def to working with massive stars like Kanye West and Dave Chappelle. Since its beginnings in 2018, the acclaimed podcast has featured many of the biggest voices and personalities in music, including exclusive interviews with Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis, David Lee Roth, Shepard Fairey, Courtney Love, Dove Cameron, Mick Fleetwood, Perry Farrell and many, many more. In the last episode, Lipps spoke with The Record Company about how they met in a Craigslist ad to their fairly quick rise, which included an opening slot for John Mayer at MSG less than 18 month...
Talib Kweli Divorce From DJ Eque Has Separation Date Discrepancy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Talib Kweli and DJ Eque are getting divorced, but there is a dispute over how long the former couple has been separated. According to the Brooklyn rapper, they formally separated back in 2015, but Eque says it didn’t happen until 2020. The five-year discrepancy can mean a big difference when it comes to who gets what and how much when their assets get split. According to TMZ, legal docs reveal that Kweli has pinpointed their date of separation as October 20, 2015, when he moved out of their shared home. However, Eque says July 10, 2020 is the actual date of separation. The couple was married back in May 2009, and Eque filed for divorce in 2020. According to Kweli, after he moved out in 2015, they didn’t do anything as a couple, includ...
Royalty Capes: Talib Kweli Confirms That De La Soul Now Owns Their Masters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Niels Van Iperen / Getty Hip-Hop fans across the globe can revel in the news that the legendary rap trio De La Soul is now in full control over their music and their masters., according to confirmation from Talib Kweli. In a post to his account on Instagram over the weekend, the “Gutter Rainbows” rapper shared the news to the public. “After years of being taken advantage by the recording industry in the worst possible ways, De La Soul now owns all the rights to their masters and is in full control of the amazing music they have created,” he wrote in the post’s caption. The rapper stated that he had gotten wind of the news from Maseo aka Plug 3 himself. The actual post is a clip from the trio’s highly celebrated appearance as guests on an episode of the Ca...
Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey & Talib Kweli Launch ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Podcast On Luminary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Need another podcast to add to your already long list? Well, Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey, and Talib Kweli got a new one for you to listen to. Tuesday (May 11), subscription podcast network Luminary announced the first two episodes of The Midnight Miracle, the salon-style show created and hosted by Chappelle, bey, and Kweli, now available. According to the press release, the show will feature ” the country’s most influential cultural icons” as guests. The trio recorded the show in Ohio in 2020 during Chappelle’s legendary 2020 Summer Camp and “provides a glimpse into a very interesting season in the lives of the hosts and their friends.” The show, which was “meticulously edited” by bey, Chappelle, and Kweli, aims to let listeners fee...
Snoop Dogg to Host TOKiMONSTA, A$AP Rocky, More for Virtual 4/20 Celebration
There’s no better excuse for a cozy couch kickback than the fast approaching 4/20, a day unofficially dedicated to all things cannabis. Luckily, TOKiMONSTA, A$AP Rocky, Jhene Aiko and more have got you covered with the Even Higher Together Virtual 420 Celebration, hosted by Snoop Dogg. Featuring an array of curated content certain to fight through the fog, the event is made possible by Weedmaps, a platform that connects cannabis consumers with retailers for an Uber Eats-like experience. Last Prisoner Project, a non-profit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform, has also invited activists who were previously incarcerated for marijuana-related crimes for a Justice Session panel, moderated by iconic rapper and activist Talib Kweli. Meanwhile, Wiz Khalifa will hos...
Talib Kweli & Diamond D Team Up For ‘Gotham’ Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Talib Kweli is has been one of the rap game’s most prolific and intellectual lyricists over the years and in an age of dumbed down and mumble rap, his gems and content are very much appreciated. Now the Brooklyn rapper is prepping a new project and has teamed with OG producer Diamond D for the creation of Talib Kweli and Diamond D Are Gotham. Entirely written and produced by Talib and Diamond D, the album is 10-cuts deep and boasts guest appearances from the likes of Busta Rhymes (E.L.E. 2 was off the meat rack), Skyzoo and John Forte. As for why Talib Kweli chose to make an entire project with Diamond D alone, he explained in a press release that DD embodied the culture and environment he was raised in. “One of the first well-known produ...
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