An interview with Yasiin Bey is a rarity. His unavailability to the press and virtual silence on social media add additional layers to his already mysterious persona.
But Vibe’s William Ketchum managed to land 45 minutes with the elusive MC to discuss yasiin bey: Negus, a listening installation combining visual art from Bey and his friends with a new, unreleased album.
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