Metalsucks — Also includes Lamb of God, Machine Head, Marilyn Manson, and more. The post Talib Kweli vs. Taake, Phil Labonte vs. Rational Thought, and More Stories You May Have Missed This Week appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metal Injection — "As a venue, it is our priority to provide a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all patrons, artists, and staff. This always has, and will always continue to be our primary goal." The post TAAKE's Kansas City Show Cancelled After Pub... more info

Metal Injection — There is such a thing as bad publicity. The post Rapper TALIB KWELI Cancels Show Because Venue Also Booked TAAKE appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Metalsucks — "If you allow a Nazi band to grace your stage you support Nazis," says the rapper. The post Talib Kweli Cancels Show Because the Venue Also Booked Taake appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — Talib Kweli has pulled out of his upcoming tour stop at Kansas City's Riot Room after the venue booked controversial black metal band TAAKE, amid allegations of racism and discrimination. Kweli was scheduled to perform at The Riot Room on Wednesd... more info

Stereogum — Black Star, the hip-hop duo composed of Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, are apparently working on a new album with Madlib. HipHopDX reports that Bey announced the news during a surprise appearance at a Madlib DJ set in Denver ... more info

Chicago Tribune — It’s a heavy burden, but Talib Kweli has grown comfortable in knowing listeners expect him to say something profound each time he opens his mouth. “I feel like I more often than not meet the expectation,” the rapper, political activist and enga... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Talib Kweli released his new album Radio Silence, and on the single "Traveling Light," he teamed up with boho-soul livewire Anderson .Paak over an Afrobeat-informed beat from Montreal producer Kaytranada. There's a lot of talent on that s... more info

Stereogum — Later this week, the sharp and verbose underground rap veteran Talib Kweli will release his new solo album Radio Silence. It features guest appearances from people like Jay Electronica, Rick Ross, Amber Coffman, and Waka Flocka Flame, four people who... more info

Stereogum — Pathway To Paris, a climate change initiative aligned with the Paris Agreement, just announced a concert to fight climate change and Patti Smith, Cat Power, and Michael Stipe will headline. The event takes place 11/5 at New York's Carnegie Hall and B... more info