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Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey ( yass-EEN BAY; born Dante Terrell Smith; December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def ( MOHSS DEF), is an American rapper 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 status of African Americans in the United States.

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
December 11th, 1973
Genres
Labels
V2
Geffen Records
Interscope Records
Chocolate Industries
Downtown
Last updated: July 19th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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