Kweli first gained recognition through black star, a collaboration with fellow mc mos def. Talib is the arabic word for student, while kweli is swahili for truth. The younger brother of the rapper jamal greene studied law and works in the court for now. He has two children with darcel turner named diani eshe and amani fela. Talib kweli sing finaly dope vocal rhyme 20170417t09. Brooklyn s t a n d u p cooper park 50 debevoise ave.
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