Brooklyn's Talib Kweli is one of hip-hop's most respected and lyrically gifted voices, from Black Star's genre-defining debut with Yasiin Bey to solo classics like Quality and Eardrum. A tireless conscious rapper with an activist spirit, he's still dropping new work, including 2024's collaborative album with Madlib. Catch him live at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on September 17, 2026!