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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. 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 ...
- Actor, Producer, Music Department
- December 11, 1973
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Welcome back Yasiin Bey. First US live performance in 5 years during Art Basel Miami at Smoke Signals Studio in Little Haiti at Boiler Room x Saul Williams ...
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Oct 11, 2019 · A year after releasing Black Star, his debut with Talib Kweli, a pre-Yasiin Bey Mos Def dropped another legendary record: 1999 solo effort Black on Both Sides.It was a tribute to his native ...
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May 9, 2022 · No Fear of Time, the highly anticipated sophomore album from Black Star, the legendary hip-hop duo of Yasiin Bey (née Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, comes 24 years after the rappers’ self-titled ...
Jul 21, 2023 · By Mya Abraham. July 21, 2023 10:30am. Courtesy of yasiin bey. “Pardon any shenanigans” was how yasiin bey ended our conversation, but the phrase aptly summed up the chaotic eight-minute chat ...
Dec 11, 2023 · Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage. As Dante Terrell Smith, better known as Yasiin Bey, formerly Mos Def, turns 50, it's a moment to honor an artist whose impact spans decades. From his early ...
