The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. His travels around the globe as one of rap’s most in-demand performers combined with his conversations with political activists and his genre-straddling work with Idle

Black Star is an American Hip Hop duo, formed in 1997, from Brooklyn, New York. The duo is composed of artists, yasiin bey and Talib Kweli. Black Star arose from the underground Hip Hop movement of the late 1990s, which was in large part due to Rawkus Records, an independent

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

“I like the person that you are, but I’m in love with the person that you have potential to be.” – Wale Hip Hop For Change and the Sierra Club are teaming up to take on the topic of environmental justice in marginalized communities. The 3rd Annual Environmental Equity Summit

Black Star is an American Hip Hop duo, formed in 1997, from Brooklyn, New York. The duo is composed of artists, Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Black Star arose from the underground Hip Hop movement of the late 1990s, which was in large part due to Rawkus Records, an independent

The 78th season of FREE summer concerts in Stern Grove San Francisco is here.  If you havn’t been…you pretty much have to.  It’s fucking great, just remember 3 things:  1.  Get there early if you want a good spot  2.  BYOB! Everyone picnics there  3. Bring a coat, you never know when that

  Nikolai Paiva (NIKO IS), born in Rio de Janeiro, shares the stage with legendary Talib Kweli and revolutionary Immortal Technique for a sure-fire explosive performance. Sunday, March 22 @ 8PM | The Fillmore | Tickets can be purchased here

    Talib continues to speak out against the militarization of the police force, the prison industrial complex, and institutionalized racism. Considered one of the most lyrically gifted and socially aware rappers of our time, Talib feels that artists have a responsibility to the communities that support their careers. Hear

    Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is a Grammy- award winning American soul singer and songwriter. She’ll be doing a DJ SET as DJ Low Down Loretta Brown alongside Mr. Kweli, who’ll also be doing a DJ SET. This show is SUPER LEGIT!