Talib Kweli
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Talib Kweli
Kweli performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameTalib Kweli Greene
BornOctober 3, 1975 (age 48)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.[1]
Alma materNew York University (BA)
GenresEast Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)
Rapper
songwriter
entrepreneur
activist
Years active1997–present
Labels
Javotti
EMI
Capitol
3D
Geffen
Blacksmith
Warner Bros.
Koch
Rawkus
Member of
Black Star
Idle Warship
Reflection Eternal
Soulquarians
Formerly ofStrong Arm Steady
Websitetalibkweli.com
Signature
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.