Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli
	Kweli performing in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Talib Kweli Greene
Born	October 3, 1975 (age 48); Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	New York University (BA)
Genres	East Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper; songwriter; entrepreneur; activist;
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Javotti; EMI; Capitol; 3D; Geffen; Blacksmith; Warner Bros.; Koch; Rawkus;
Member of	Black Star; Idle Warship; Reflection Eternal; Soulquarians;
Formerly of	Strong Arm Steady
Website	talibkweli.com
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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.