Yasiin Bey

5 Songs to Celebrate Yasiin Bey Before He Retires

The artist formerly known as Mos Def confirmed his retirement with the announcement of several farewell shows.

Sameer Rao Nov 23, 2016 2:35PM EST

The artist formerly known as Mos Def also announced an upcoming album and detailed aspects of his recent arrest.

Sameer Rao Jan 20, 2016 4:09PM EST

The man still known as Mos Def is, for at least this new song, going back to his old name and old sound.

Sameer Rao Aug 28, 2015 4:59PM EDT

The legendary album harkens back to a time when duos ruled hip-hop and these two ubiquitous stars represented the vanguard.

Sameer Rao Aug 26, 2015 11:30AM ET

The rap superstar and legend teamed up on Kendrick’s “Alright” at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival this weekend.

Sameer Rao Aug 4, 2015 12:41PM EDT

Watch the trailer.

Jamilah King Jun 27, 2014 10:00AM EDT

Listen to the second installment of Amerigo Gazaway’s Yasiin Gaye series.

Jamilah King Jun 9, 2014 1:20PM EDT

Amerigo Gazaway, the man behind one of this year’s most popular hip-hop mashups, talks about the stories he wants his music to tell.

Jamilah King May 23, 2014 7:00AM EDT

The rapper currently lives in South Africa.

Jamilah King May 22, 2014 11:45AM EDT

It’s a great follow-up to an even better mixtape.

Jamilah King Apr 9, 2014 11:00AM EDT

The entire interview is the artist at his most thoughtful.

Jamilah King Mar 13, 2014 1:02PM EDT

Amerigo Gazaway made all the hip-hop heads salivate this week.

Jamilah King Feb 27, 2014 3:22PM EST

Get your weekend started off on the right foot.

Jamilah King Jan 17, 2014 5:05PM EST