Yasiin Bey - Ni**as In Poorest (In Paris)

While the music world is debating on whether Yasiin Bey is firing shots at The Throne or not

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While the music world is debating on whether Yasiin Bey is firing shots at The Throne or not with his interpretation of “Ni**as in Paris,” the Brooklynite found himself somewhat ironically in the French capital where he performed for the Friday’s show at the Le Bataclan along with his partner in rhyme Talib Kweli. In addition, he stopped at Radio Nova and offered a live version of his “controversial” record.

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