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On September 7, 2007, Bey appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher where he spoke about racism against African Americans, citing the government response to Hurricane Katrina, the Jena Six case, and the murder conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal. He appeared on Real Time again on March 27, 2009, and spoke about the risk of nuclear weapons. [83]
Dante Terrell Smith (born 11 December 1973) is an American actor, hip-hop artist, and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def or Yasiin Bey. He played Brother Sam, a body shop owner and an ex-convict who turned to religion, in the Showtime series DEXTER.
Jul 21, 2023 · Why yasiin bey Would Never Do ‘Tiny Desk’ And Other Random Musings. Enjoy a quick take-five with yasiin bey amid Erykah Badu's Unfollow Me Tour.
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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.
- December 11, 1973
Dec 11, 2023 · 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 days with Black Star to his solo...
Jan 22, 2024 · Yasiin Bey was born Dante Terrell Smith and raised by his mother in Brooklyn. In his youth, Bey encountered a range of traumatic issues in his community, including gang violence, drug use,...
Dec 3, 2022 · Here’s why the multi-talented Yasiin Bey changed his name. Before he became Mos Def Born Dante Terrell Smith on Dec. 11, 1973, the artist started rapping before he turned 10.
