Guardian Music — This rap veteran is bringing hip-hop to Sub Pop with an album of dark Odd Future-istic anthemsHometown: Seattle.The lineup: Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (music, vocals).The background: Shabazz Palaces, the first hip-hop act to sign to Sub Pop, are a ri... more info

Guardian Music — Once in the vanguard of hip-hop's golden age, the rap legend remains a custodian of musical values long since lost to lucreWilliam Michael Griffin Jr, aka Rakim Allah, remembers the first time he came to England. It was November 1987; the 19-year-ol... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Rakim @ Rock the Bells 2010 (more by Brook Bobbins) Talib Kweli is not the only hip hop great scheduled to play a free NYC show as part of Summerstage this summer. The series will host hip hop notables like... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Talib Kweli at Emo's during SXSW (more by BBG) Talib Kweli is currently on the road in support of his new LP Gutter Rainbows, blessing Milwaukee tonight on his way toward the tour conclusion in Orlando inMay. Along the way... more info

Culture Bully — Talib Kweli will hit Grimey's in Nashville for a Q&A session & autograph signing this coming more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — After the kick off for his Gutter Rainbows tour in Seattle, I had the opportunity to chop it up with Talib about various topics. We talked about his live band he introduced on the tour and how he assembled these people together. Then, we transition i... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Curren$y Tons of hip hop shows on the way, from the classic to the new! First up, Curren$y will headline Irving Plaza on June 6th as part of a string of US dates that he has scheduled in... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nick Cannon releases a track off his upcoming mixtape “Children Of The Corn”. Talib Kweli on the assist.   Nick Cannon – Role Model ft Talib Kweli Nigel a2a_linkname="Nick Cannon – Role Model ft Talib Kweli"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehipho... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Mos Def and Talib Kweli reunited at Paid Dues yesterday. The pair as Black Star went through their classics. Black Star along with Rakim are set to perform in London on May 10th at Hammersmith Apollo.   More video after the cut. Kingz a2a_linkname="... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Recorded at the Florida Room in Miami Beach, 9th Wonder and Talib do a nice set.   Talib Kweli And 9th Wonder Red Bull Academy Set a2a_linkname="Talib Kweli And 9th Wonder Red Bull Academy Set"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/04... more info