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De La Soul Eyes Legal Action Over ‘High and Rising’ Biography
The decision is sparking mixed reactions from fans.
Moore described his new project as a celebration of De La Soul’s legacy, calling the group “Black history, American history, world history.” However, just days after its release, De La Soul publicly denounced the book on social media. In a detailed Instagram post, the group shared an image of the book with a bright red prohibition symbol stamped over the cover, writing: “We want to make it absolutely clear: this is an unauthorized book, and we are not connected to it in any way.” The group also assured fans that their story would eventually be told “in our words, in our way.” De La Soul ended by teasing exciting news for their supporters, hinting at “something special for Spring 2025” and promising more “authentic” projects from the iconic New York City collective.
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