04.12.21 by MK Asante
2021 MSU Distinguished Achievement Award
Honored to receive the 2021 Distinguished Achivement Award from Morgan […]
The Blog
Category: News
12.01.20 by MK Asante
MK Asante x ESPN Monday Night Football
MK performs “We the Eagles” on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
12.19.19 by MK Asante
Breakfast Club Interview
I recently went on The Breakfast Club to discuss my […]
11.20.19 by MK Asante
Vibe Interview on New Original Series
MK Asante’s ‘While Black’ Docuseries Explores Being A Gifted POC […]
11.02.19 by MK Asante
New Show: While Black with MK Asante
Watch While Black, a Snap Original docuseries hosted by MK […]
01.30.17 by MK Asante
India Tour Photos
My first trip to India was enlightening and powerful. I’m […]
03.15.16 by MK Asante
Bangers Music Video Premiere
Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder – Bangers (Remix) ft. MK […]
02.05.16 by MK Asante
VH1 Black History Month PSA’s ft. MK Asante
Check out these PSA’s airing on VH1 during February in […]
11.15.15 by MK Asante
“Bangers” (Talib Kweli/9th Wonder) ft. MK Asante & Halo
New song from the Indie 500 album by Talib Kweli […]
07.06.15 by MK Asante
Vibe Magazine Interview
I recently sat down with Shenequa Golding of Vibe magazine […]
06.02.15 by MK Asante
“Young Bucks” Music Video Premieres on Revolt TV
Filmed in Baltimore during the uprising, “Young Bucks” ft. King […]
05.17.15 by MK Asante
Arise Entertainment 360 Interview
I went on Arise Entertainment 360 and discussed Buck, the […]
05.05.15 by MK Asante
Young Bucks ft. King Mez
The first song from the upcoming Buck: Original Book Soundtrack (May 13) […]
04.21.15 by MK Asante
Live Wire Performance [VIDEO]
Music x Literature I recently performed the song “Wanderlust” with […]
03.14.15 by MK Asante
Buck: Original Book Soundtrack – Track list + Artwork
Buck: Original Book Soundtrack (free download avail May 13, 2015) […]
03.14.15 by MK Asante
Buck on Bestseller List Again 2014 & 2015
Buck is back on the Washington Post Bestseller List, this time at #3 […]
11.11.14 by MK Asante
Buck Hits Bestseller List
Aye! So happy to announce that BUCK: A MEMOIR is […]
05.30.14 by MK Asante
[VIDEO] The Last Time I Saw My Mentor: Advice on Life & Writing from Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was one of my closest mentors. When I […]
05.22.14 by MK Asante
[VIDEO] Godz N the Hood Music Video Premiere
GODZ N THE HOOD, new music featuring Bishop Lamont, Ras […]
05.03.14 by MK Asante
Buck Music – Original Book Soundtrack
So excited to share this project with you. The BUCK: ORIGINAL […]
04.14.14 by MK Asante
iLLmatic, prison, and the power of music – NY Times
I was asked to write a piece for the New […]
03.03.14 by MK Asante
In the Margins Book Award
“Too all the young bucks.” That’s the dedication from my memoir […]
01.24.14 by MK Asante
Freestyle Cipher w/ Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Epic. Me and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson freestyling in DC. […]
01.02.14 by MK Asante
New Music: The Color Grey
New track called “The Color Grey” from Bishop Lamont’s new […]
08.26.13 by MK Asante
Buck book trailer [VIDEO]
Here’s the trailer for my lastest book, Buck: A Memoir, […]
08.19.13 by MK Asante
Buck Review – Essence Magazine
Buck reviewed in Essence Magazine (September, 2013). Short but sweet: […]
07.11.13 by MK Asante
Africa Tour PT 2 – Botswana in Photos
This is the second of three photo essays I’ll be […]
04.15.13 by MK Asante
Never Forget (New York Times)
Here’s a piece I recently wrote for The New York […]
03.22.13 by MK Asante
MK Exclusive Feature on Hip Hop DX
Article originally published on Hip Hop DX: MK Talks Recording […]
03.04.13 by MK Asante
On the Road: SMU Tate Photos
I recently did the Tate Lecure Series at SMU. “Since […]
01.22.13 by MK Asante
MK in the Boston Globe + Suffolk Univ Pics
I was recently featured in the Boston Globe in an […]
More From MK
New Book: Buck
Learn more about MK’s highly anticipated new memoir, Buck. Read excerpts, pre-order, learn about the journey, and discover what it truly means to be Buck.
MK’s Store
MK’s official online store featuring autographed, limited edition merchandise and exclusive goods.
Photos & Videos
Check out new videos and photos of MK from photo shoots, TV interviews, behind-the-scenes, and other media.