Black Thought

MUSIC

Wiz Khalifa Praises Black Thought: "One Of The Best Rappers To Ever Live"

By Joshua Robinson

Apr 8, 2021

Wiz Khalifa gives Black Thought his props, calling him one of the best rappers of all time.

4,284 Views 11 Comments

HIP-HOP HISTORY

Questlove Explains Why Black Thought Was "Blackballed" By Fellow Emcees

By Mitch Findlay

Mar 22, 2021

During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Questlove reveals the harsh truth that Jay-Z once told him about Black Thought.

146,690 Views 45 Comments

INTERVIEWS

Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne Aren't Scared: The Duo On Street Life & Community Activism

By Aron A.

Mar 4, 2021

Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne go in-depth on how 2020's BLM protests shaped their new collaborative project, "If You're Scared Stay Inside."

2,345 Views 5 Comments

MIXTAPES

Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Nipsey Hussle & More Appear On "Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album"

Various Artists

By Erika Marie

Feb 12, 2021

The film's soundtrack also features hitmakers like A$AP Rocky, Black Thought, JID, Rapsody, Lil Durk, and G Herbo.

7,958 Views 30 Comments

MUSIC

Nipsey Hussle, ASAP Rocky, Jay-Z & More Land "Judas & The Black Messiah" Tracklist

By Joshua Robinson

Feb 9, 2021

The upcoming historical drama boasts a soundtrack featuring Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z, Lil Durk, JID, Pooh Shiesty, and several other high-profile artists.

8,456 Views 11 Comments

SONGS

Big Pun & Black Thought Spit Apocalyptic Bars On "Super Lyrical"

Big Pun Feat. Black Thought

THROWBACK

By Mitch Findlay

Feb 8, 2021

Twenty-one years removed from his death, revisit the time Big Pun and Black Thought went back and forth on "Super Lyrical."

1,509 Views 9 Comments

MIXTAPES

Eminem Delivers "Music To Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)" With 16 Additional Tracks

Eminem

By Erika Marie

Dec 18, 2020

The Detroit icon is closing out the year with a bang and hosts new features from Dr. Dre, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.

19,034 Views 161 Comments

BARS

3 Years Ago, Black Thought Redefined The Meaning Of "BARS"

By Mitch Findlay

Dec 14, 2020

Happy anniversary to Black Thought's instantly-classic Funkmaster Flex Freestyle, a legitimate contender for the "Best Verse Of All Time" title.

4,524 Views 4 Comments

SONGS

Black Thought & Royce Da 5'9" Swap Bars With Tobe Nwigwe On "Father Figure"

Tobe Nwigwe Feat. Black Thought & Royce Da 5'9"

VERY HOTTTTT

By Aron A.

Nov 29, 2020

Tobe Nwigwe enlists Black Thought and Royce Da 5'9" for his latest offering.

10,880 Views 12 Comments

SONGS

Black Thought And Ledisi Create Music By Way Of Ta-Nehisi Coates With "American Heartbreak"

Black Thought Feat. Ledisi

VERY HOTTTTT

By Keenan Higgins

Nov 27, 2020

Lifted from HBO's adaptation of "Between the World and Me," Black Thought's new single "American Heartbreak" tackles the many themes of Ta-Nehisi Coates' classic book with Ledisi in place to harmonize it all.

2,780 Views 0 Comments

MIXTAPES

Statik Selektah Drops "The Balancing Act" Featuring Nas, Method Man, Jadakiss, & Many More

Statik Selektah

By Karlton Jahmal

Nov 27, 2020

Statik Selektah drops off a star-studded project.

6,385 Views 6 Comments

MUSIC

Statik Selektah's "The Balancing Act" Tracklist Is Crazy

By Mitch Findlay

Nov 19, 2020

With "The Balancing Act" set to land on November 27th, Statik Selektah's ambitious album tracklist has been revealed.

3,877 Views 9 Comments

SONGS

Talib Kweli, Black Thought, Kanye West, & Pharoahe Monch United For "Guerrilla Monsoon Rap"

Talib Kweli Feat. Black Thought, Kanye West & Pharoahe Monch

THROWBACK

By Mitch Findlay

Nov 19, 2020

On this day in 2002, Talib Kweli linked up with Pharoah Monch, Black Thought, and a young Kanye West for the bar-heavy "Guerilla Monsoon Rap."

4,108 Views 6 Comments

MIXTAPES

Russ Drops "Chomp" Ft. Ab-Soul, Benny The Butcher, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, & More

Russ

By Erika Marie

Nov 17, 2020

Taking things back to the roots of Hip Hop.

10,862 Views 43 Comments

SONGS

Your Old Droog Taps Black Thought, El-P, Mach Hommy & Tha God Fahim On "Pravda"

Your Old Droog Feat. Black Thought, El-P, Mach Hommy & Tha God Fahim

VERY HOTTTTT

By Mitch Findlay

Nov 13, 2020

Your Old Droog lines up a stacked posse cut with El-P, Black Thought, Mach Hommy, and Tha God Fahim for "Pravda."

2,513 Views 2 Comments

MUSIC

Russ' "Chomp" Tracklist Is Stacked With Lyricists

By Mitch Findlay

Nov 11, 2020

Russ unveils the cover art and tracklist to his upcoming "Chomp" EP, a project that features Busta Rhymes, Ab-Soul, Benny The Butcher, and more.

9,508 Views 37 Comments

SONGS

Salaam Remi Taps Busta Rhymes, Black Thought & More For "No Peace"

Salaam Remi Feat. Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, Doug E. Fresh & Mumu Fresh

VERY HOTTTTT

By Mitch Findlay

Nov 11, 2020

Salaam Remi lines up Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, Doug E. Fresh, and Mumu Fresh for new protest album "No Peace"

5,600 Views 5 Comments

MIXTAPES

Salaam Remi Enlists Nas, Black Thought & More For "Black On Purpose"

Salaam Remi

By Aron A.

Nov 11, 2020

Salaam Remi releases his new project, "Black On Purpose" with a stacked tracklist including Nas, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, Common & more.

4,218 Views 4 Comments

SONGS

Common Enlists Black Thought & PJ For New Single "Say Peace"

Common Feat. Black Thought & PJ

VERY HOTTTTT

By Aron A.

Oct 28, 2020

Common & Black Thought swap bars on their new collaboration, "Say Peace."

3,417 Views 5 Comments

MUSIC

HNHH TIDAL Wave: Benny The Butcher & T.I. Provide This Week's Soundtrack

By Alex Zidel

Oct 22, 2020

This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Benny The Butcher, T.I., Black Thought, Money Man, Lil Keed, and more.

1,183 Views 0 Comments

MUSIC

Black Thought Announces New Album "Dangerous Thoughts"

By Mitch Findlay

Oct 21, 2020

Already in the midst of a prolific run, Black Thought announces new Danger Mouse collaboration album "Dangerous Thoughts."

2,883 Views 2 Comments

HIP-HOP HISTORY

Black Thought Compares Kanye West's Evolution To J. Dilla's

By Aron A.

Oct 19, 2020

Black Thought says Kanye West's transition from producer to MC was similar to J. Dilla's creative evolution.

1,641 Views 6 Comments

SONGS

Black Thought Rips The Mic On "State Prisoner"

Black Thought

VERY HOTTTTT

By Aron A.

Oct 18, 2020

If Black Thought isn't in your top 5...

2,417 Views 1 Comment

SONGS

Black Thought Shines On Bar-Heavy Track "Magnificent"

Black Thought

VERY HOTTTTT

By Alexander Cole

Oct 17, 2020

Black Thought's lyricism simply can't be matched.

3,021 Views 0 Comments

SONGS

Black Thought & ScHoolboy Q Trade Bars On "Steak Um"

Black Thought Feat. ScHoolboy Q

VERY HOTTTTT

By Mitch Findlay

Oct 16, 2020

Black Thought & ScHoolboy Q stand on equal footing on new duet "Steak Um," a highlight from "Streams Of Thought Vol 3."

5,010 Views 8 Comments

MIXTAPES

Black Thought Shares "Streams Of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane And Abel" Ft. ScHoolboy Q, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz

Black Thought

By Erika Marie

Oct 16, 2020

This project was supposed to be released back in July.

4,232 Views 6 Comments

BARS

Black Thought Announces "Streams Of Thought 3" Release Date

By Mitch Findlay

Oct 13, 2020

Black Thought confirms that "Streams Of Thought Vol 3" will be arriving this upcoming Friday, featuring ScHoolboy Q, Killer Mike, and more.

2,384 Views 4 Comments

SONGS

Westside Gunn & Black Thought Take It To South Philly On "Ishkabibble's"

Westside Gunn Feat. Black Thought

VERY HOTTTTT

By Aron A.

Oct 3, 2020

Westside Gunn and Black Thought join forces on "Ishkabbible's."

3,635 Views 5 Comments

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