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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, and the social status of African Americans.
Yasiin Bey. 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. Taking a cue from the Afrocentric stylings of the Native Tongues crew, which included De La Soul , Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest and Andres Titus, Mos Def has emerged as one of ...
- Actor, Producer, Music Department
- December 11, 1973
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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 freestyle rap via ...
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.
Mos Def discography. The discography of Yasiin Bey / Mos Def, an American rapper, consists of four solo albums, two compilation albums, and several singles. Mos Def began his hip hop career in 1994 in the underground rap group UTD (Urban Thermo Dynamics) alongside his sibling group members DCQ and Ces, after which he pursued a solo career. [1]
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Yasiin Bey. Actor: The Italian Job. 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. Taking a cue from the Afrocentric stylings of the Native Tongues crew, which included De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest and Andres Titus, Mos Def has emerged as one of the more conscientious ...
Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. 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, and the social status of African Americans. He launched his hip hop recording career in 1994 and joined his siblings in the ...
