Talib Kweli | |
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Birth name | Talib Kweli Greene |
Born | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. | October 3, 1975
Alma mater | New York University (BA) |
Genres | East Coast hip hop |
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Years active | 1997–present |
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Formerly of | Strong Arm Steady |
Website | talibkweli |
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Talib Kweli Greene (/tæˈlɪb kwɑːˈliː/; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He earned recognition through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in 1997, when they formed the group Black Star. Kweli's musical career continued with solo success including collaborations with producers and rappers Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Pharrell Williams. In 2011, Kweli founded his own record label, Javotti Media.