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In Pictures: SXSW Highlights (Friday) in Austin

Friday's SXSW showcase lineup marked one of the music festival's best selections of artists of the week, keeping fans running from venue to venue throughout downtown Austin. Friday's SXSW showcase lineup marked one of the music festival's best selections of artists of the week, keeping fans running from venue to venue throughout downtown Austin.

In Pictures: Black Star in Oakland, CA

Mos Def and Talib Kweli formed the hip-hop duo Black Star over a decade ago as part of New York City's underground movement at the end of the '90s. Just as they started to gain a following, the genre lost two of its brightest stars: Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Mos Def and Talib Kweli formed the hip-hop duo Black Star over a decade ago as part of New York City's underground movement at the end of the '90s. Just as they started to gain a following, the genre lost two of its brightest stars: Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur.

SXSW: Talib Kweli at The Ranch

Brooklyn-based Talib Kweli made a point to stop by Austin for an unofficial SXSW performance at the Digiwaxx-sponsored free event last night (3/19) at The Ranch.

Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek set for second 'Rock the Bells' segment

Taking to the road to the first time as a duo, rappers Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek lead the lineup of this summer's "Rock the Bells Presents" hip-hop tour.

Featured Photos: Talib Kweli at KMEL's Summer Jam, Mountain View CA, August 21, 2005

Talib Kweli's musical career made its first inroads through his collaborations with DJ Hi-Tek in 1997 and Mos Def in 1998. By 2004, he was booked to support the Beastie Boys on tour, and appearances on MTV's "Wild 'N Out" and Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show" followed.

Talib Kweli, David Banner headline Hip Hop Live! tour

Rappers Talib Kweli and David Banner head up the roster for the upcoming Hip Hop Live! tour, which hits concert stages this fall.

'High School Musical 2' holds steady at No. 1

For the second straight week, the " High School Musical 2" soundtrack is the top-selling album in the US.
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