Black Star Concert History

Black Star is a hip-hop group formed by MCs Mos Def & Talib Kweli. Affiliated with the group is Hi-Tek, who formed producer/MC duo Reflection Eternal with Kweli, for the album Train of Thought & produced a portion of Black Star's debut album. They're, also, part of the Native Tongues Posse, a collective that contains, amongst others A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Da Bush Babees & Common.

Black Star Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 10, 2023 –
Aug 14, 2023
We Out Here 2023
Black Midi / Nia Archives / DJ Flight / Blackeye MC / Goldie / Makaya McCraven / The Mauskovic Dance Band / Nubya Garcia / Joe Armon Jones / Mala / Sun Ra Arkestra / Black Star / ezra collective / Flowdan / Liv.e / Salami Rose Joe Louis / Jamz Supernova Show all bands
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Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, England, UK
May 27, 2023
Black Star Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 26, 2023
Black Star / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / Talib Kweli

Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli are Black Star

The Howard Theatre Washington, D.C., United States
May 25, 2023
Black Star / Talib Kweli Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
May 24, 2023
Black Star / Talib Kweli Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
May 23, 2023
Black Star / Talib Kweli Blue Note New York New York, New York, United States
Apr 28, 2023
Black Star Mahalia Jackson Theater For The Performing Arts New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 15, 2022
Black Star / Talib Kweli
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Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Jul 29, 2022 –
Jul 31, 2022
Blue Note Jazz Festival
Chaka Khan / Kamasi Washington / Madlib / Chris Dave & The Drumhedz / Kenny Garrett / Alex Isley / Domi & JD Beck / Kiefer + Amber / Marcus Strickland's Twi-Life / DJ Jahi Sundance / Dinner Party / Snoop Dogg / Black Star / Thundercat / Flying Lotus / The Soul Rebels / GZA / Talib Kweli / Keyon Harrold / Phony Ppl / Isaiah Sharkey / Butcher Brown / Robert Glasper / BJ the Chicago Kid / Dave Chappelle / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Maxwell / Corinne Bailey Rae / Emily King / Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) / Th1rt3en / D Smoke / Derrick Hodge / Frédéric Yonnet / Ledisi / Terrace Martin / Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def / Katt Williams Show all bands
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Blue Note Napa at Charles Krug Winery Saint Helena, California, United States
Jul 28, 2022
Black Star / Pharoahe Monch / Dead Prez Mission Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
May 26, 2019
Soundset 2019
Lil Wayne / Lil Uzi Vert / SZA / Doja Cat / Trippie Redd / dmx / Tech N9ne / Atmosphere / Run the Jewels / Bas / Buddy / Royce da 5'9" / Black Star / Tierra Whack / Cut Chemist / Taylor Bennett / Dessa / Beast Coast / Prof / deM atlaS / ______ / Just Blaze / ______ / Dua Saleh / ______ / student 1 / DJ Abilities / The Last Word / Cashinova / Epic Beard Men / DJ Spinderella / Taylor J / DJ Keezy / Lisa Vazquez / ______ / ______ / ______ / B.A.G. (Blimes x Gab) / DJ PRESYCE / Mickey Breeze / Kevin Beacham / Lil Nas X / DaBaby Show all bands
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicates for May 26, 2019
May 24, 2019 –
May 26, 2019
Boston Calling 2019
Twenty One Pilots / Hozier / Travis Scott / Tame Impala / Logic / ODESZA / Marina / Anderson .Paak / Chromeo / Imogen Heap / Lord Huron / Snakehips / Mura Masa / Brandi Carlile / Denzel Curry / Guster / Christine and the Queens / Sheck Wes / SOB x RBE / Clairo / Rainbow Kitten Surprise / Black Star / Greta Van Fleet / Mitski / Ravyn Lenae / Young Fathers / Sasha Sloan / Kilo Kish / King Princess / Gang of Youths / Superorganism / Princess Nokia / Yaeji / Snail Mail / Cautious Clay / Pale Waves / Skegss / Dessa / Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever / Shame / Tank and the Bangas / Turnstile / White Reaper / Marina (USA) / Big Red Machine / Pile / Easy Life / Sidney Gish / Adia Victoria / Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals / Jenny Slate / Skeggs / Michael Che / Fred Armisen / Chromeo (DJ Set) / Sam Jay / Naeem / Melissa Villasenor / Lamont Price / Boston Ballet / Betty Who / Lil Nas X Show all bands
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Harvard Athletic Complex Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicates for May 24, 2019
May 23, 2019
Black Star / Yasiin Bey / Talib Kweli Fox Theater Los Angeles, California, United States
May 21, 2019
Black Star / Talib Kweli / Yasiin Bey The Novo Los Angeles, California, United States
May 18, 2019
Talib Kweli / Black Star

Talib Kweli / Black Star at The Novo

The Novo Los Angeles, California, United States
May 17, 2019
Talib Kweli / Black Star

Talib Kweli / Black Star at Fox Theater Pomona

Fox Theater Pomona Pomona, California, United States
May 16, 2019
Black Star / Talib Kweli / Yasiin Bey / SOL Development Fox Theater Oakland, California, United States
Oct 30, 2018
Black Star The Novo by Microsoft Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 26, 2018
Talib Kweli / Black Star / Hypnotic Brass Ensemble indigo at The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 24, 2018 –
Aug 26, 2018
Rock en Seine
Post Malone / Mike Shinoda / Die Antwoord / Pnl / Thirty Seconds to Mars / Deaf Havana / Liam Gallagher / Justice / Macklemore / Black Star / Parcels / Cigarettes After Sex / Bonobo / IDLES / King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard / Wolf Alice / First Aid Kit / Tamino / Carpenter Brut / Confidence Man Show all bands
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Domaine National de St Cloud Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Reading Festival 2000
Aug 25 - 27, 2000
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 2000
Aug 25 - 27, 2000
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 2000
Aug 25 - 27, 2000
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Audiotistic on Apr 13, 2002 [435-small]

Audiotistic
Apr 13, 2002
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Coachella 2005 on Apr 30, 2005 [640-small]

Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Reading Festival 2000 on Aug 25, 2000 [532-small]

Reading Festival 2000
Aug 25 - 27, 2000
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 2000 on Aug 25, 2000 [535-small]

Reading Festival 2000
Aug 25 - 27, 2000
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Coachella 2005 on Apr 30, 2005 [341-small]

Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
Underground Hip-Hop
Southern Hip Hop
Alternative Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
East Coast Hip Hop
Conscious Hip Hop
Political Hip Hop
Alternative Rap
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Latest Setlist (11/15/2022):

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  1. You Already Knew
  2. o.G.
  3. So be it
  4. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
  5. This Means You
  6. Casa Bey
  7. Never Been in Love
  8. Auditorium
  9. Respiration
  10. Yondr Speech by Mos Def
  11. yasiin bey Freestyle
  12. yasiin bey Freestyle
  13. Fakin' the Funk
  14. yasiin bey Freestyle
  15. Peppas
  16. DR BIRDS
  17. Move Somethin'
  18. Close Edge
  19. The Blast
  20. Definition
  21. Re: Definition
  22. Get By
  23. My favorite band
  24. Umi Says
  25. Tudo que você podia ser

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Concerts Per Year:

2023 6 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2019 7 concerts
2018 10 concerts
2017 6 concerts
2015 4 concerts
2014 3 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 7 concerts
2011 29 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 1 concert
2007 2 concerts
2005 2 concerts
2002 1 concert
2000 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Black Star had?

Black Star has had 89 concerts.

What genre is Black Star?

Black Star is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Underground Hip-Hop, Southern Hip Hop, Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Political Hip Hop, and Alternative Rap.

When was the last Black Star concert?

The last Black Star concert was on May 27, 2023 at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

What setlist does Black Star play live?

The songs that Black Star performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 15, 2022 concert at Sony Hall in New York, New York, United States:

  1. You Already Knew
  2. o.G.
  3. So be it
  4. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
  5. This Means You
  6. Casa Bey
  7. Never Been in Love
  8. Auditorium
  9. Respiration
  10. Yondr Speech by Mos Def
  11. yasiin bey Freestyle
  12. yasiin bey Freestyle
  13. Fakin' the Funk
  14. yasiin bey Freestyle
  15. Peppas
  16. DR BIRDS
  17. Move Somethin'
  18. Close Edge
  19. The Blast
  20. Definition
  21. Re: Definition
  22. Get By
  23. My favorite band
  24. Umi Says
  25. Tudo que você podia ser

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