The fourth solo album from Mos Def, "The Ecstatic," gives listeners exactly what they expect out of such a title: Elaborate production and the slick rhymes of Def laid over some heavy beats. The ...

Now that Mos Def has taken to wearing a party mask at some concerts, there’s an even stronger connection between him and co-headliner Doom. Both have emerged as firebrands in underground hip-hop over ...

Here’s a new one from Mos Def. The Ecstatic is out June 9th. I’m still excited for this album, especially for the new track with Madlib, but I hope it doesn’t have people saying “Remember Black On ...

When the world first heard Mos Def's 2006 album, "True Magic," an offering executed with such apathy that copies were sold without liner notes or cover art, there was plenty of reason to worry that ...

Yasiin Bey began his career as a child actor before rising to fame as Mos Def in Hip Hop and film. His 2011 name change reflected a personal and artistic transformation. These photos highlight his ...