New York Times — Free Richardson and Yasiin Bey, the rapper formerly known as Mos Def, open an art gallery focusing on underrepresented artists with a hip-hop flavor. more info

Core News — “Sophie Hunger picks a trio of tunes as Resident DJ. Nemone celebrates a bumper crop of albums that turn 20 years old this weekend – Unkle’s ‘Psyence Fiction’, Mos Def & Talib Kweli’s ‘Black Star’, Outkast’s ‘Aquemini’ and A Tri... more info

Stereogum — In the first episode of Succession, HBO's great show about the travails of an evil New York billionaire family, there's a scene that's excruciating on a number of different levels. It's the scene where we first meet Kendall Roy, the recovering-addict... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Compound Gallery was founded by Set Free Richardson, and he's making it happen in partnership with Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def). The first exhibition will feature the iconic work of photographer Jonathan Mannion. Continue reading… more info

Guardian Music — Troxy, LondonTeaming up with jazz maverick Glasper, the rapper formerly known as Mos Def performed a gripping set with the spontaneous vibe of an after-hours jam session In the near-decade since his last album, The Ecstatic, the artist formerly known... more info

Consequence of Sound — Chappelle serenaded Badu with a performance of Prince's "1999". more info

Dlisted — Mo’Nique (50) Hailee Steinfeld (21) Gabriel Basso (23) Condola Rashad (31) Jason Kennedy (36) Rider Strong (38) Rey Mysterio (43) Lisa Ortiz (43) Ben Shephard (43) Mos Def (44) Gary Dourdan (51) Lisa Gastineau (58) Isabella Hofmann (59) Nikki Sixx ... more info

Core News — “Diplo and friends exclusively in the mix, this week with Diplo for the full show! Expect music from Travis Scott, Lil Pump, N.E.R.D., Busta Rhymes, Dr Dre, Mos Def & Wu-Tang Clan!” Check out other Diplo & Friends shows here and subscribe to the ... more info

USA Today Music — "I'm always going to be creating," he said at the ONE Musicfest after his set.             more info

Core News — “As part of 6 Music’s Hip Hop Hooray, Gilles digs out classics sessions and interviews with The Roots, Madlib, Mos Def, J Dilla and loads more! Plus, Mr Thing in the mix.” Check out other Gilles Peterson shows here and subscribe to the feed to ... more info