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Born: December 11, 1973 in Brooklyn, NY
Years Active: 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rap

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Biography
Initially regarded as one of the most promising rappers to emerge in the late '90s, Mos Def turned to acting in subsequent years as music became a secondary concern for him. He did release new music from time to time, including albums such as The New Danger (2004), but his output was erratic and seemingly governed by whim. Mos Def nonetheless conti... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 True Magic
2004 New Danger
1999 Black on Both Sides
1998 Black Star
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Filmography:
2008 Keep Coming Back
2008 Bobby Zero
2008 Cadillac Records
2008 Be Kind Rewind
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Member Of: Black Jack Johnson Black Star More >> Similar Artists: Nas Company Flow Thirstin Howl III Juggaknots The Coup More >>

Influenced By: Gang Starr A Tribe Called Quest De La Soul Lakim Shabazz Poor Righteous Teachers More >> Followers: Saigon More >>

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