Biography
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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Awards & recognition
- Theatre World Award · 2002
Filmography46 titles
Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops
House
The Boondocks
Dexter
Chappelle's Show
Something the Lord Made
The Proud Family
Amy
My Wife and Kids
Begin Again
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Cadillac Records
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Hargrove
Civil Brand
A Man's Story
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
God Bless the Child
Saturday Night Live
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
The Woodsman
The Italian Job
Monster's Ball
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Brown Sugar
16 Blocks
Coachella
You're Watching Video Music Box
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Be Kind Rewind
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Bamboozled
The Hard Way
Real Time with Bill Maher
I'm Still Here
Prince Among Slaves
Journey to the End of the Night
Life of Crime
Showtime
Where's Marlowe?
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Next Day Air
The View
Island of the Dead