Yasiin Bey

Born

December 11, 1973 (age 52)

Known as

rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, activist

Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is an American rapper, singer, 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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