About
Yasiin Bey (/jæˈsiːn ˈbeɪ/; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def, is an American 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 Star whose debut album, Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, would become one of the most critically acclaimed hip-hop albums. He followed with his 1999 solo debut, Black On Both Sides, which was certified gold and credited by critics as bringing hip hop back to its soapbox roots. He was a former child actor in television films, sitcoms, and theater, and continued acting as an adult after launching his...
Known for
HouseSeries • 2004
DexterSeries • 2006
Spin CitySeries • 1996
The BoondocksSeries • 2005
The Italian JobMovie • 2003
The Proud FamilySeries • 2001
My Wife and KidsSeries • 2001
16 BlocksMovie • 2006
Yo Gabba Gabba!Series • 2007
Brooklyn SouthSeries • 1997
Begin AgainMovie • 2014
Monster's BallMovie • 2001
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyMovie • 2005
I'm Still HereMovie • 2010
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyMovie • 2006
ShowtimeMovie • 2002
Cadillac RecordsMovie • 2008
Life of CrimeMovie • 2013
Be Kind RewindMovie • 2008
The Hard WayMovie • 1991
Something the Lord MadeMovie • 2004
BamboozledMovie • 2000
The WoodsmanMovie • 2004
Civil BrandMovie • 2002