Talib Kweli
In the mid ’90s, Talib Kweli started the duo Black Star with another young New York rapper, Mos Def — and he’s been a strong voice in underground hip-hop ever since. Kweli weighs in on the controversies coursing through the scene.
Invest in independent global news
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!