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Talib Kweli
Hip-hop band from Brooklyn, NY · formed 1975
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 47
- Cities
- 42
- Releases
- 41
- Last show
- Nov 15, 2025O2 Victoria Warehouse
About
Talib Kweli is a band from Brooklyn, NY, formed in 1975, tagged conscious hip hop, east coast hip hop, hip hop by its sources. Shows on record run from 2011 to 2025, across 47 rooms in 42 cities.
- Talib Kweli formed in 1975 — MusicBrainz
- Talib Kweli is based in Brooklyn — MusicBrainz
- Reflection Eternal: member — MusicBrainz
- Idle Warship: member — MusicBrainz
- Black Star: member — MusicBrainz
- Gotham: member — MusicBrainz
- Whiskey Boys Band: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Liberation: member — MusicBrainz
- The Soulquarians: member — MusicBrainz
- Talib Kweli has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2002–2024 — MusicBrainz
- Talib Kweli is based in Brooklyn, New York — Talib Kweli on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: The Confidence Of KnowingTalib Kweli & J Rawls (2025-01-01) — Bandcamp
- Talib Kweli has 1057095 listeners on Last.fm — Talib Kweli on Last.fm
- Talib Kweli has released 10 recordings between 2022 and 2025 — Talib Kweli on Discogs
- Talib Kweli is a Genius-verified artist — Talib Kweli on Genius (verified)
- Talib Kweli has 1936 followers on Genius — Talib Kweli on Genius
- Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @TalibKweli — Talib Kweli on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): Brooklyn, NY, USA — Talib Kweli on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20118 shows
- 20121 show
- 20139 shows
- 20144 shows
- 20156 shows
- 20162 shows
- 20177 shows
- 20185 shows
- 20198 shows
- 20201 show
- 20223 shows
- 20234 shows
- 20252 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | O2 Victoria Warehouse · ManchesterSupportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Élysée Montmartre · ParisSupportwith Yasiin Bey, Black Star | Support | Yasiin Bey, Black Star |
| Nov 8, 2023 | YouTube Theater · InglewoodSupportwith Black Thought, Bun B, Common, +36 | Support | Black Thought, Bun B, Common, +36 |
| May 25, 2023 | Sony Hall · New York (NYC)Supportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| May 24, 2023 | Sony Hall · New York (NYC)Supportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| May 23, 2023 | Blue Note Jazz Club · New York (NYC)Supportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Sony Hall · New York (NYC)Supportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| Jul 22, 2022 | The Brightside · DaytonSupportwith Cloud Nothings, Monograms | Support | Cloud Nothings, Monograms |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Wolf Trap · ViennaSupportwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Slick Rick, +3 | Support | DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Slick Rick, +3 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Town Hall · ManhattanSupportwith Martin Luther King III, Mumu Fresh, Terri Lyne Carrington, +6 | Support | Martin Luther King III, Mumu Fresh, Terri Lyne Carrington, +6 |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Motorco Music Hall · DurhamHeadlinerwith Emotional Oranges, Jessica Care Moore, Chiiild | Headliner | Emotional Oranges, Jessica Care Moore, Chiiild |
| May 24, 2019 | Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey, Knife Knights | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey, Knife Knights |
| May 23, 2019 | Fox Theater · PomonaSupportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| May 21, 2019 | The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey |
| May 16, 2019 | Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey, SOL Development | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey, SOL Development |
| May 3, 2019 | Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, DJ Spintelect, +1 | Headliner | Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, DJ Spintelect, +1 |
| May 2, 2019 | Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, Dudley Music, +1 | Headliner | Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, Dudley Music, +1 |
| May 1, 2019 | Brooklyn Bowl · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, DJ Spintelect, +1 | Headliner | Niko Is, Jessica Care Moore, DJ Spintelect, +1 |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Mojo Club · HamburgHeadlinerwith Tijuana Cartel | Headliner | Tijuana Cartel |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonSupportwith Ms. Lauryn Hill, Santigold, Shabazz Palaces | Support | Ms. Lauryn Hill, Santigold, Shabazz Palaces |
| Aug 26, 2018 | indigo at The O2 · GreenwichHeadlinerwith Black Star, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble | Headliner | Black Star, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble |
| Jul 7, 2018 | THEATRE ANTIQUE · VienneSupportwith Yasiin Bey, Tank and the Bangas, The Guts, +1 | Support | Yasiin Bey, Tank and the Bangas, The Guts, +1 |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Ogden Theatre · DenverHeadlinerwith Yasiin Bey, Black Star, Chi City | Headliner | Yasiin Bey, Black Star, Chi City |
| Oct 30, 2017 | The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Yasiin Bey, Black Star | Support | Yasiin Bey, Black Star |
| Oct 29, 2017 | The Observatory · Santa AnaSupportwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey, K-Wil (US) | Support | Black Star, Yasiin Bey, K-Wil (US) |
| Oct 1, 2017 | The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Yasiin Bey, Black Star | Headliner | Yasiin Bey, Black Star |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Yasiin Bey, Black Star, Jallal, +1 | Support | Yasiin Bey, Black Star, Jallal, +1 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Port Lands · TorontoSupportwith Passion Pit, Tyler, The Creator, Post Malone, +11 | Support | Passion Pit, Tyler, The Creator, Post Malone, +11 |
| May 18, 2017 | Motorco Music Hall · DurhamSupportwith Bearcat, Omar Souleyman, Mykki Blanco, +1 | Support | Bearcat, Omar Souleyman, Mykki Blanco, +1 |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Bo Diddley Plaza · GainesvilleHeadlinerwith Big Sam's Funky Nation, Saint Tellah | Headliner | Big Sam's Funky Nation, Saint Tellah |
| Aug 27, 2016 | Mann Center for the Performing Arts · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Ms. Lauryn Hill, Machel Montano, The Soul Rebels, +1 | Support | Ms. Lauryn Hill, Machel Montano, The Soul Rebels, +1 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | Capitol Riverfront Yards Park · WashingtonSupportwith Dc Jazz Fest, Kamasi Washington, Igmar Thomas, +2 | Support | Dc Jazz Fest, Kamasi Washington, Igmar Thomas, +2 |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Eatons Hill Hotel · Eatons HillSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def | Support | Black Star, Mos Def |
| Oct 3, 2015 | Middle East - Downstairs · CambridgeHeadlinerwith Jessica Care Moore, Viva La Hop | Headliner | Jessica Care Moore, Viva La Hop |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Pyramid Scheme · Grand RapidsHeadlinerwith Jessica Care Moore | Headliner | Jessica Care Moore |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Majestic Theatre · DetroitHeadlinerwith Jessica Care Moore | Headliner | Jessica Care Moore |
| Jan 10, 2015 | Fubar · St LouisSupportwith Res, Jessica Care Moore, Nappy Dj Needles, +1 | Support | Res, Jessica Care Moore, Nappy Dj Needles, +1 |
| Jan 3, 2015 | Apache Café - Old Location · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Res, Kendra Ross, Jessica Care Moore | Headliner | Res, Kendra Ross, Jessica Care Moore |
| Oct 12, 2014 | Fubar · St LouisHeadlinerwith Tef Poe, Dead Prez, Jasiri X, +5 | Headliner | Tef Poe, Dead Prez, Jasiri X, +5 |
| Apr 26, 2014 | Champions Square · New OrleansSupportwith Pretty Lights, Hot 8 Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns | Support | Pretty Lights, Hot 8 Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns |
| Mar 29, 2014 | O2 Forum Kentish Town · Kentish TownSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, J-Rocc, +1 | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, J-Rocc, +1 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | Tonhalle - Kultfabrik · MunichHeadlinerwith Black Star, Yasiin Bey, Mos Def | Headliner | Black Star, Yasiin Bey, Mos Def |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Climate Pledge Arena · SeattleSupportwith Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Macklemore | Support | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Macklemore |
| Dec 10, 2013 | Climate Pledge Arena · SeattleSupportwith Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T., Macklemore | Support | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T., Macklemore |
| Nov 15, 2013 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden · ManhattanSupportwith Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T., Macklemore | Support | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T., Macklemore |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Moda Center · PortlandSupportwith Macklemore, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T. | Support | Macklemore, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, BIG K.R.I.T. |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonSupportwith Pretty Lights, Blue Sky Black Death | Support | Pretty Lights, Blue Sky Black Death |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Gallivan Center · Salt Lake CityHeadlinerwith Clear Soul Forces, Mobb Deep, Phora, +4 | Headliner | Clear Soul Forces, Mobb Deep, Phora, +4 |
| Apr 17, 2013 | Assembly Hall, Indiana University · BloomingtonHeadlinerwith Wale, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis | Headliner | Wale, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Fox Theater · OaklandSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, Yasiin Bey, +4 | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, Yasiin Bey, +4 |
| Feb 24, 2013 | Summit · DenverSupportwith Input, The Beatnuts, Pigeon Hole, +3 | Support | Input, The Beatnuts, Pigeon Hole, +3 |
| Oct 27, 2012 | House of Blues - Atlantic City · Atlantic CitySupportwith Mos Def, Black Star, Yasiin Bey, +1 | Support | Mos Def, Black Star, Yasiin Bey, +1 |
| Nov 16, 2011 | Mezzanine · San FranciscoSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, Los Rakas, +1 | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, Los Rakas, +1 |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Roseland Theater · PortlandSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def | Support | Black Star, Mos Def |
| Oct 2, 2011 | David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts · TampaSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def | Support | Black Star, Mos Def |
| Oct 1, 2011 | House of Blues - Myrtle Beach · North Myrtle BeachSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, Jackyl | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, Jackyl |
| Sep 29, 2011 | The Fillmore Charlotte · CharlotteSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def | Support | Black Star, Mos Def |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Tabernacle · AtlantaSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def | Support | Black Star, Mos Def |
| Sep 27, 2011 | The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater · Miami BeachSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, Black Bobby | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, Black Bobby |
| Sep 23, 2011 | House of Blues - Chicago · ChicagoSupportwith Black Star, Mos Def, DJ 33 | Support | Black Star, Mos Def, DJ 33 |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
47 rooms in 42 citiesRooms played most
- Fox Theater · Oakland4 shows
- Brooklyn Bowl · Brooklyn3 shows
- Sony Hall · New York (NYC)3 shows
- The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)3 shows
- Climate Pledge Arena · Seattle2 shows
Cities played
- New York (NYC)4 shows
- Oakland4 shows
- Brooklyn3 shows
- Los Angeles (LA)3 shows
- Atlanta2 shows
and 37 other cities
Releases
41 releases, 2002–2025
The Confidence Of KnowingTalib Kweli & J Rawls
Jan 1, 2025 · Album · 13 tracks
Community
2025
Definition / Move Somethin'
2025
Native Sons Part 2
2025
Liberation 2Talib Kweli & Madlib
Apr 12, 2024 · Album · 15 tracks
Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides, Vol. 2
2024 · Compilation
The Confidence of Knowing
2024 · Album
Richies Part Two
2024
One For Biz
2024
Native Sons
2024
To The Ghetto
2024
Dec 1, 2023 · Track · 1 track
Holy Daze
2023 · Album
Liberation 2
2023 · Album
Liberation 2 Instrumentals
2023 · Album
LiberationTalib Kweli & Madlib
Nov 15, 2022 · Album · 9 tracks
Sep 26, 2022 · Track · 1 track
Black Star NYC
2021 · Album
Blackstar
2020 · Album
Radio Silence
2017 · Album
Fuck the Money
2015 · Album
Indie 500
2015 · Album
Train of Thought: Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides, Vol. 1
2015 · Compilation
Gravitas
2014 · Album
Prisoner of Conscious
2013 · Album
Gutter Rainbows
2011 · Album
Early Mourning Signs
2010 · Album
The MCEO Mixtape
2008 · Album
Eardrum
2007 · Album
Focus
2007 · Compilation
Get Familiar
2007 · Album
Blacksmith the Movement
2006 · Compilation
Liberation
2006 · Album
Right About Now: The Official Sucka Free Mix CD
2005 · Album
The Beautiful Mix CD
2004 · Album
The Beautiful Struggle
2004 · Album
Quality
2002 · Album
Album
Album
Lineup
- Reflection Eternal
- Idle Warship
- Black Star
- Gotham
- Whiskey Boys Band · lead vocals
- Liberation
- The Soulquarians
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 23+ plays, 2024-12-11–2026-06-20 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (DJ Riz) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Continent' (Lace Cadence) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Street Sounds' (Lace Cadence) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (DJ Riz) — KEXP
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Talib Kweli on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Talib Kweli on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Talib Kweli on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Talib Kweli on Genius (verified) | Artist facts |
| Talib Kweli on Genius | Artist facts |
| Talib Kweli on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.