Mos Def

Yasiin Bey ( / j æ ˈ s iː n ˈ b eɪ / yass- EEN BAY ; born Dante Terrell Smith , December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def ( / ˌ m oʊ s ˈ d ɛ f / MOHSS 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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