Mos Def
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) allowed to leave South Africa; announces farewell shows
Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) was arrested in South Africa (where he’s been living since 2013) back in January, and he’s been out on bail there, not allowed to leave the country, ever since. The arrest was for violation of immigration laws, which happened when he attempted to leave the country using a “world” passport, […]
Mos Def arrested in South Africa for violating immigration laws, may be banned from the country for five years
Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def, was reportedly arrested in a South African airport. According to AP:Mos Def has 14 days to leave South Africa after he was arrested for violating local immigration laws while trying to leave the country, a government spokesman said …
Talib Kweli announces collab LP w/ 9th Wonder, touring; Black Star playing Australia; Mos Def has a new song
Talib Kweli already released an album this year — the free-to-download Fuck the Money — and now he already has another one on the way. It’s a collaborative LP with producer 9th Wonder, and it’s set to feature Brother Ali, Hi-Tek, Krysis, Bad Lucc, Problem, Rapsody, Planet Asia, Niko, Pharoahe Monch, and Slug from Atmo…
A$AP Rocky's new album ft. Kanye West, Schoolboy Q, MIA, Mos Def & more is out now
A$AP Rocky‘s new album, At.Long.Last.A$AP (A.L.L.A.) had a release date of June 2, but in true 2015 rap fashion, Rocky “surprise” released the whole thing ea…
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) played Chicago (pics), talked about why he doesn't live in the US anymore in new interview (watch)
Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def, recently wrapped up a run of US dates, including a show in Chicago with Malik Yusef, Abel Black and Ty Money. We caught that show, and pictures from it are in thi…
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Malik Yusek, Abel Black & Ty Money played Metro (pics)
Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, came to Chicago earlier this month for a show at the Metro on May 1. Opening was Malik Yusef, Abel Black and Ty Money…
Mos Def, RZA, Aretha Franklin & more speak about Eric Garner issue; benefit shows for his family happening in NYC
The Eric Garner protests, like last weekend’s Millions March, in NYC continue, and as you’ve probably seen and heard, many of those lending their voice to the cause are prominent musicians…
'Begin Again' in theaters now (CeeLo & Mos Def included)
So, are you planning on heading out to the movies this weekend? Well, if you are like the majority of people out there who will be, then it’s to see a bunch of giant Autobots and Decepticons who turn into cars and trucks and blow up shit all over the place…
Marketa Irglova working on solo LP, announces show; 'Once' director's new music-themed film out Friday (watch the trailer)
Marketa Irglova at MNFW 2011 (more by Autumn Andel)
The Swell Season’s Marketa Irglova is working on her second solo album, entitled Muna, and she’s just announced a one-off NYC show at Le Poisson Rouge on October 10…
snow cancellations: V. Horror of Karen Black, Fort Lean, AWKWAFINA and (not too much) more
Despite the snow dumped on us last night, there haven’t been too many weather-related cancellations, show-wise tonight (2/13). Perhaps bands and venues thought if third graders have to go to school we can play a show…
