The new moon rode high in the crown of the metropolis. Shinin', like "Who on top of this?

I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be a better code of conduct, some basic etiquette.

I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it.

I'm retiring the Mos Def name after 2011. I'm actually doing it.

Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.

With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasn't just about being noticed, you know?

Speech is my hammer bang the world into shape now let it fall - HUNGH