Stereogum — Mos Def, who is still insisting that we all call him Yasiin Bey now, is launching a new project called Top 40 Underdog, in which he’ll remake and tweak some big radio hits. In the first entry, he takes on “Niggas In Paris,” the great and world-... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Yasiin Bey formerly known as Mos Def, delivers his latest freestyle over Hov & Ye’s ‘Niggas In Paris’ produced by Hit Boy. Hit play below and experience some real talk from one of the realest artists in the game. ‘Niggas In Poorest’ in dedi... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — “A La Modeliste” is the Jazz track for RE:GENERATION featuring Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Members of The Dap Kings.   more info

Guardian Music — With a compelling backstory that might even be true, Willis Earl Beal is hollering the blues so well XL has snapped him upHometown: Chicago.The lineup: Willis Earl Beal (voice, instruments).The background: Willis Earl Beal is the male answer to Cold ... more info

Stereogum — Last night, Mos Def and Talib Kweli revived Black Star for a pair of performances on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, first performing a new song, “You Already Knew,” before hitting the J Dilla-produced “Little Brother” from The Hurricane soundt... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Actress Hailee Steinfeld (1996) Rapper Mos Def (1973) Actress Mo'nique (1967) CSI star Gary Dourdan (1966) Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx (1958) Singer Jermaine Jackson (19... more info

Guardian Music — The producer and musician, also known as Jeymes Samuel, who has a star-studded Plan B style "concept album" on the wayWho he? He's producer/musician Jeymes Samuel, aka the Bullitts. Having already worked with Damon Albarn, Mr Hudson and Estelle, he n... more info

Perez Hilton — B.O.B. has gone E.P.I.C. His new mixtape, E.P.I.C, or Every Play Is Crucial, came out on Monday. The mixtape features 15 tracks, featuring and sampling from Eminem, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, T.I, and The Throne (Jay-Z and Kanye). B.O.B. is also working on ... more info

Stereogum — Way back in 1998, Mos Def and Talib Kweli got together to release the classic underground rap album Mos Def And Talib Kweli Are Black Star. Since then, both guys have gone on to long and checkered solo careers, and most has changed his name to Yasiin... more info

Guardian Music — Hip-hop duo featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli to release first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha FranklinBlack Star are back. One of the most respected duos in hip-hop have announced their first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha... more info