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Yasiin Bey was born Dante Terrell Smith on December 11, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Sheron Smith and Abdulrahman Smith. The eldest of 12 children and step-children, he was raised by his mother in Brooklyn, while his father lived in New Jersey.
Apr 8, 2023 · According to sources, the woman behind the hit song, “My Umi Says” has transitioned, leaving a hole in the hearts of many— in particular her son, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def).
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Oct 9, 2020 · It wasn't until Mos Def turned 13 years old that he learned from his father how to perform Wudhu, a ritual ablution that Muslims carry out before praying. That was the rapper's first exposure to this religion.
Mos Def was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to Sheron Smith and Abdul Rahman. A child of hip-hop's Golden Era, he spent his childhood imbedded in the culture surrounding him as well as absorbing knowledge from across the artistic spectrum.
- December 11, 1973
It’s not clear how many children Mos Def has. He has at least two daughters with his ex-wife Maria Yepes named Jauhara and Chandani Smith. Other reports say that he has as many as six children with four different women.
- December 11 th, 1973
- born Dante Terrell Smith, now Yasiin Bey
- Brooklyn, New York City
- Mos Def, Dante Beez, Flaco, El-Bey the Moor
Remember to keep the mighty Mos Def in the mix! In case you missed it: “Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996” full concert now streaming on our YouTube channel. Link in @wearedelasoul’s bio.
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Mos Def was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to Sheron Smith and Abdul Rahman. A child of hip-hop's Golden Era, he spent his childhood imbedded in the culture surrounding him as well as absorbing knowledge from across the artistic spectrum.