Talib Kweli's Beautiful Business Model

Shepherd Express | April 18, 2008
Like most rappers, Talib Kweli wants what Jay-Z has -- money, esteem, an audience -- but in his pursuit of these goals he's been held to a much stricter standard than Jay-Z. Long ago labeled a conscious rapper by his fans, Kweli is expected to be above the perceived vanity of mainstream rap.

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