Celebrity Life
Yasiin Bey Steps Back From Thelonious Monk Biopic After Estate’s Disapproval
"I was given every indication by the production company that the family was on board," rapper-actor says. "I took them at their word, and clearly that wasn’t the case"
Yasiin Bey to Play Jazz Legend Thelonious Monk in New Biopic
Revolutionary musician to be subject of new film, with production set to begin next summer
Big L Is ‘Rap Royalty.’ Why Is His Legacy in Disarray?
The rapper's recordings have been sold off — seemingly for less than their worth — since his 1999 death. The discord over his estate highlights a bigger question: Who should benefit from an artist’s work?
How Odd Future’s Jimmy Fallon Debut Brought Tumblr Energy To The Mainstream
Questlove and Fallon recall the unforgettable 2011 late-night TV debut by the L.A. rap rebels
Song You Need to Know: Navy Blue Featuring Yasiin Bey, ‘Breathe’
Navy Blue's latest record provides tools for personal and spiritual liberation