Talib Kweli
Brooklyn MC and one of the most respected lyricists in conscious hip-hop, known for dense verse construction and consistent engagement with social justice themes.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
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| Top 100 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Brooklyn MC and one of the most respected lyricists in conscious hip-hop, known for dense verse construction and consistent engagement with social justice themes
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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Reflection Eternal (with DJ Hi-Tek
2000)
Blackstar album with Mos Def
Rank History
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