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Yasiin Bey (/ j æ ˈ s iː n ˈ b eɪ /; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def (/ ˌ m oʊ s ˈ d ɛ f /), 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 , American exceptionalism ...
Actor. Producer. Music Department. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:48. Zootopia (2016) 40 Videos. 99+ Photos. Regarded as one of hip-hop's most introspective and insightful artists, Mos Def has shaped a career that transcends music genres and artistic medium.
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Jan 22, 2016 · Mos Def/Facebook. This week, Yasiin Bey, the 42-year-old artist formerly known as Mos Def, shockingly announced that he was retiring from music and acting. The strange message, a...
Dec 20, 2021 · By S. Flannagan / Dec. 20, 2021 11:20 am EST. Mos Def has been a big name since emerging as part of hip-hop duo Black Star with Taleb Kwali back in the late 1990s. Though Black Star only ever released their 1998 self-titled LP, the hype for the two rappers' talents worked as a stepping stone for both men to embark on illustrious solo careers.
Valery Hache/AFP/Getty. Hip-hop artist, singer and actor Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) has been detained by South African authorities after he attempted to leave the country to perform at a...
Birth name. Dante Terrell Smith. Nicknames. Pretty Flaco. Flaco Bey. The Mighty Mos Def. Bezé. Yasiin Bey. Mister Definitely. Height. 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m) Mini Bio. Regarded as one of hip-hop's most introspective and insightful artists, Mos Def has shaped a career that transcends music genres and artistic medium.
39.4K subscribers. Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos 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...
