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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, singer, songwriter, and actor. He launched his hip hop career in 1994, joining his siblings in the short-lived rap group Urban Thermo Dynamics (UTD) and on albums by Da Bush Babees ...
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.
- 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...
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.
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]
YearSongArtist(s)Album2022”Stars”2020"Breathe"Song of Sage: Post Panic!2020”She Couldn’t” (sampled)2019"Education" (also featuring Black ...- 2
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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.
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