2004: As one-half of Black Star, a duo comprised of himself and Mos Def, Talib Kweli established himself as one of the most potent lyricists in the rap game when they dropped off their debut offering ...

With his new album "The Beautiful Struggle," Talib Kwelibalances on the brink of betraying his underground roots andforcing himself into mainstream fame. Since the release of his first solo album, ...