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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 ...
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.
- Actor, Producer, Music Department
- December 11, 1973
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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 political issues, such as police brutality, American exceptionalism, and the social status of African Americans.
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.
- December 11, 1973
Feb 5, 2020 · Shortened to simply Negus, the newest Yasiin Bey album lived for 10 weeks as an exclusive "listening installation" at the Brooklyn Museum, beginning Nov. 15, 2019. Tickets were $20 for adults,...
Jan 3, 2017 · Yasiin Bey, left, performs his final show at the Kennedy Center on Jan. 2, 2017. Pictured on the right is rapper Talib Kweli. (Jati Lindsay/The Kennedy Center)
