Yasiin Bey, the Former Mos Def, on His Barclays Center Poem and Trying to Avoid Beef With Jay-Z
On Thursday, we wrote about Yasiin Bey's new poem, which concerns Brooklyn's Barclay's Center. Here is our extended transcript.
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On Thursday, we wrote about Yasiin Bey's new poem, which concerns Brooklyn's Barclay's Center. Here is our extended transcript.
Yasiin Bey hopes for a summit meeting with Jay-Z and Harry Belafonte to discuss the arena's effect on Brooklyn.
The Artist Formerly Known As Mos Def changes name, remains "socially conscious."
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Perfect summer BBQ music.
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