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Yasiin Bey (/ j æ ˈ s iː n ˈ b eɪ / yass-EEN BAY; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def (/ ˌ m oʊ s ˈ d ɛ f / MOHSS DEF), is an American rapper. A prominent figure in conscious hip hop , he is recognized for his use of wordplay and commentary on social and political issues, such as police brutality ...
Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is a versatile artist who has worked in music, film, theater and TV. He has been nominated for an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Grammy, and has collaborated with Talib Kweli, Spike Lee, Suzan Lori Parks and more.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
502K Followers, 1,089 Following, 151 Posts - Yasiin Bey (@yasiinbey) on Instagram: "LOVERS WILL NOT EMBRACE DESPAIR 🍉🍉🍉HIGHLIGHTS".
Jan 22, 2016 · The former Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, announced his retirement from music and acting in a Kanye West freestyle. He also faced legal troubles in South Africa for overstaying his visa and using a controversial passport.
Jan 10, 2020 · Artist Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) talks to MSNBC anchor Ari Melber in this extended interview from inside Bey's new installation at the Brooklyn Museum, where Bey ...
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Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is a hip-hop artist, actor and activist. He has released albums such as Black On Both Sides and The New Danger, and starred in films such as Something the Lord Made and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Yasiin Bey, (born Dante Terrell Smith) formerly known by his stage name Mos Def, is an actor and hip hop artist from Brooklyn, New York.
