synffYasiin 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…
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Madlib, Mr. Flash, Oh No, A Tribe Called Quest + 7 more
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2006
