Autograph University Interview: Talib Kweli

Since I began collecting in person autographs in 2006, I’ve interacted with hundreds of celebrities across sports, film and music. I respect them all.
I am a fan of many. I admire a few.

Talib Kweli is one of those few.

Talib Kweli and Matt Raymond

Talib Kweli and Matt Raymond

Regarded as one of hip-hop’s great talents and a man whose music I’ve had on rotation for a decade, it was a thrill to finally meet him. In Boston for a show at the Paradise Rock Club, I caught up with Talib at a Newbury Comics autograph signing where he was meeting and greeting fans in support of his latest release, Gutter Rainbows.

While waiting for his taxi to return with a forgotten phone, Talib took a few minutes to talk autographs with me. I appreciated his sincerity and candor and I thank him for being so generous with his time.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the interview.

Matt Raymond

is the founder of Autograph University. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two sons. Connect with him on Twitter at @mattraymond.

7 Responses

  1. Luke says:

    Nice interview Matt – really interesting to hear it from his perspective.

  2. Jordan says:

    Great interview. Seemed like a real dude and had some great thoughts. Good job!

  3. Adam says:

    Excellent. I met him in Chicago before he went solo. He was walking amongst the crowd and took a minute out to talk. I didn’t ask him for his autograph, but wish I did in retrospect. I have Common, The Roots, even Tribe Called Quest, but not Kweli yet… Keep up the great work!!!

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