Yasiin Bey
Acting
Born: 1973-12-11 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
Yasiin Bey (/jæˈsiːn ˈbeɪ/; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def, is an American retired 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 Sta
🎬 Movies (20)
Together for Palestine
2025
Self
Gorillaz | MTV World Stage
2023
Mos Def
Part of Me
2023
Himself
Hargrove
2022
Self
You're Watching Video Music Box
2021
Self (archive footage)
Peculiar Contrast, Perfect Light
2021
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
2019
Mos Def
French Tour
2016
Focé
Amy
2015
Self
Begin Again
2014
Saul
Life of Crime
2013
Ordell Robbie
Standard Operating Procedure
2013
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Self
A Man's Story
2011
Self
Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
2011
Self
I'm Still Here
2010
Mos Def
Gorillaz: Live at Roundhouse in London
2010
Mos Def
Bouncing Cats
2010
The Making of Plastic Beach
2010
Mos Def
Next Day Air
2009
Eric
📺 TV Shows (20)
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
2022
Self (archive footage)
Yo Gabba Gabba!
2007
Dexter
2006
Brother Sam
The Boondocks
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
Self
House
2004
Lee
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self
Chappelle's Show
2003
Self - Black Star
The Proud Family
2001
Mos Def (voice)
My Wife and Kids
2001
Mark Twain Prize
1999
Self - Musical Guest
Brooklyn South
1997
Darius
The View
1997
Self
Spin City
1996
Monty
The Cosby Mysteries
1994
Here and Now
1992
Alonzo
HBO First Look
1992
Self
You Take the Kids
1990
Raymond Kirkland
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest