Yasiin Bey
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In terms of education, Yasiin Bey attended Philippa Schuyler Middle School, Talent Unlimited High School, and City As School, as well as New York University [8].
As an artist, Yasiin Bey has received a Theatre World Award . He is also a member of the group Black Star [9].
Key Facts
- Child: Laila![9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: activist[12], film actor[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: New York University[15], Philippa Schuyler Middle School[16], Talent Unlimited High School[17], City As School[18]
- Notable work: Something the Lord Made[19]
- Award received: Theatre World Award[20]
- Member of: Black Star[21]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[24], alternative hip-hop[25], conscious hip-hop[26], progressive rap[27], soul[28], hip-hop soul[29]
- Record label: Rawkus Records[30], Downtown Records[31]
- Discography: Mos Def discography[32]
- Commons category: Mos Def[33]
- Family name: Bey[34]
- Given name: Yasiin[35]
- Pseudonym: Mos Def[36], Yasiin Bey[37]
- Official website: http://www.mosdefmusic.com/[38]
- Filmography: Mos Def filmography[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Partner in business or sport: Talib Kweli[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Dante Terrell Smith[43]
- Name in native language: Yasiin Bey[44], Mos Def[45]
Why It Matters
Yasiin Bey has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Yasiin Bey born?
Yasiin Bey's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
What did Yasiin Bey do for work?
Yasiin Bey worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], and actor[7].
Where did Yasiin Bey go to school?
Yasiin Bey was educated at New York University[15], Philippa Schuyler Middle School[16], Talent Unlimited High School[17], and City As School[18].
What awards did Yasiin Bey receive?
Honors received include Theatre World Award[20].