Yasiin Bey
He was born in Brooklyn.
Also recorded as Dante Terrell Smith · Dante Beze · Black Dante · Mos Def
Yasiin Bey
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- 1973
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- rapper · singer · songwriter · record producer · actor · activist · film actor · musician
- Fields
- East Coast hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · conscious hip-hop · progressive rap · soul · hip-hop soul
- Known for
- Something the Lord Made
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Identity and origins
Yasiin Bey was recorded at birth as Dante Terrell Smith. He also worked under the names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. The authorities additionally record the headings Dante Terrell Smith, Dante Beze, Black Dante, Mos Def and Flaco. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Islam. One child is recorded: Laila!
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Yasiin Bey born at Brooklyn.
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Formation and teaching. Bey studied at New York University, Philippa Schuyler Middle School, Talent Unlimited High School and City As School. Work and production. One work is recorded as notable: Something the Lord Made. His recorded genres are East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, conscious hip-hop, progressive rap and soul.
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