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.

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Black Star Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 18, 2022
Black Star Kia Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Dec 16, 2022
Black Star Climate Pledge Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 12, 2022
Black Star Golden 1 Center Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 10, 2022
Black Star SAP Center at San Jose San Jose, California, United States
Dec 05, 2022
Black Star Footprint Center Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 15, 2022
Black Star / Talib Kweli
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Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 12, 2022
Black Star
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Studio 8H, NBC Studios, 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York, United States
Aug 07, 2022
Black Star Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium Canton, Ohio, United States
Jul 30, 2022
Black Star

Blue Note Jazz Festival

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Charles Krug Winery Saint Helena, California, 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 And JD Beck / Kiefer + Amber / Marcus Strickland's Twi-Life / DJ Jahi Sundance / Dinner Party / Black Star / Thundercat / Flying Lotus / The Soul Rebels / GZA/Genius / 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 (FKA: 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 St. Helena, California, United States
Jul 28, 2022
Black Star / Pharoahe Monch / Dead Prez Mission Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
May 03, 2022
Black Star

Netflix Is A Joke Fest

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Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 07, 2020
Black Star
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Wirrig Pavilion Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States
Dec 07, 2019
Black Star

Sole DXB

Dubai Design District Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nov 29, 2019
Black Star Big Night Live Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 23, 2019
Black Star Mission Ballroom Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 12, 2019
Black Star
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Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Dayton, Ohio, United States
May 26, 2019
Soundset
Lil Wayne / G-Eazy / Lil Uzi Vert / SZA / DMX / Trippie Redd / Tech N9ne / Atmosphere / Run the Jewels / Bas / Doja Cat / YBN Cordae / Royce da 5'9" / Buddy / Black Star / Tierra Whack / Cut Chemist / Taylor Bennett / Dessa / Beast Coast / Prof / Dounia / Just Blaze / deM atlaS / Psymun / Sa-roc / student 1 / DJ Abilities / Dua Saleh / The Last Word / Cashinova / Epic Beard Men / Spinderella / Taylor J / DJ Keezy / Lisa Vazquez / DV One / B.A.G. (Blimes x Gab) / DJ PRESYCE / Mickey Breeze / Kevin Beacham Show all bands
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicates for May 26, 2019
May 24, 2019
Black Star / Talib Kweli / Yasiin Bey / Knife Knights
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Fox Theater Oakland, California, United States
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

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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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Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Legalize Festival
Nov 23, 2014
 Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
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Beastie Boys / Black Star
Nov 22, 1998
 New York, New York, United States
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Nov 22, 1998
 New York, New York, United States
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Aug 18, 2007
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Aug 18, 2007
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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  1. The Tournament
  2. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
  3. Astronomy (8th Light)
  4. Auditorium
  5. Tribute
  6. This Means You
  7. The Blast
  8. The Message
  9. Ms. Fat Booty
  10. Brown Skin Lady
  11. K.O.S. (Determination)
  12. Respiration
  13. Get By
  14. The Panties
  15. Definition
  16. Re: Definition
  17. UMI Says
  18. Kijani

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2018 17 concerts
2017 6 concerts
2015 5 concerts
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2013 6 concerts
2012 12 concerts
2011 37 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 9 concerts
2008 10 concerts
2007 4 concerts
2005 6 concerts
2004 3 concerts
2003 3 concerts
2002 1 concert
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1999 7 concerts
1998 4 concerts
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