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Talib Kweli

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About Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli is a Brooklyn rapper whose work connects socially engaged lyrics with detailed rhythmic delivery. He emerged alongside Mos Def, later known as Yasiin Bey, in Black Star and also partnered with producer Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal. His solo album Quality included Get By, followed by projects such as The Beautiful Struggle and Eardrum. Later collaborations included Madlib's Liberation 2 and a return to Black Star with No Fear of Time.

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Apple Music - Talib Kweli artist biography
Read licensed biography for Brooklyn, separate Black Star/Reflection Eternal partnerships, solo repertoire and later collaborations. Do not map this solo biography to the groups or infer song inspiration. | Retrieved 2026-10-19

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