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Yasiin Bey
Acting
11 Dec 1973 (52 years)
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
Yasiin Bey (/jæˈsiːn ˈbeɪ/; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def, is an American retired rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. 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. With the release of "Universal Magnetic" (1996), he became an underground favorite in the hip-hop world, leading to his legendary collaboration with Talib Kweli. The two formed Black Sta...
Also Known As
Black Star, Flaco Bey, Dante Bezé, Bizet Dante, Smith Dante











































