Mos Def

Born: Brooklyn, NY, 1973

Years Active: 1997-2009

Member of: Black Jack Johnson

Influenced by: Chuck D, Lakim Shabazz, A Tribe Called Quest, Gang Starr, EPMD, Main Source, Intelligent Hoodlum, Boogie Down Productions, Afrika Bambaataa, Poor Righteous Teachers, De La Soul

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: Initially regarded as one of the most promising rappers to emerge in the late '90s, Mos Def turned to acting in subsequent ...

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Jun 16 2009 14:30PM by Michael D. Ayers

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The Boombox Music Blog: Still have boring old t-shirts that doesn't include music from your favorite artist? No fear: Mos Def is rectifying this situation with the release of his new album 'The Ecstatic' via a wearable piece of clothing. Due July 7 at Shopbop.com, the ... Read more

 
Jan 29 2009 9:30AM by Nia Beckwith

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The Boombox Music Blog: Mos Def has landed a role in video director Benny Boom's directorial film debut, 'Next Day Air.' The movie is centered around a UPS driver (played by Donald Faison) who mistakenly delivers a package of cocaine to the wrong address and finds himself ... Read more

 
Nov 06 2008 12:30PM by Latifah Muhammad

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The Boombox Music Blog: An arrest warrant has been issued for rapper/actor Mos Def. According to reports the warrant issued yesterday by the Las Vegas Police Department stems from an alleged altercation between Mos and a photographer at the Magic apparel tradeshow in ... Read more

The Ecstatic
Released: 11/25/08
True Magic
Released: 09/19/06
The New Danger
Released: 10/12/04
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