De La Soul Rejects Unauthorized Biography, Considers Legal Action

The hip-hop group has distanced itself from Marcus J. Moore's new book, emphasizing their intent to tell their own story on their own terms.

De La Soul has publicly denounced the recently published book 'High and Rising' by Marcus J. Moore, calling it unauthorized and clarifying they have no connection to it.
The group stated they are exploring legal options and reiterated their commitment to controlling the narrative of their personal and artistic journey.
The book, described as the first cultural biography of De La Soul, examines the group's legacy but has drawn criticism from the artists for perceived inaccuracies, including the omission of symbolic elements like '3' in the title.
Some writers and fans have criticized De La Soul's stance, praising Moore's work as a thoughtful homage and encouraging the group to reconsider their position.
De La Soul announced plans to release a new project in Spring 2025 and will perform a pay-what-you-want concert at New York City's Lincoln Center in January 2025.