Mos Def aka Yasin Bey is one of the most talented people I’ve seen. He’s an artist not just just a rapper or an actor.

He's one of the dopest lyricist on the planet; great actor too🥰💪🏾🥰

I was the house drummer for this funk band at a club called Abilene in Philly over fifteen years ago. Mos comes walking in wearing a floor length fur coat with a few friends, chilled and asked if he could get up with the band. I played drums for Mos Def... It's a memory I'll never ever forget and cherish to this day. They playing Mathematics with Yasin. Keep ya head up homie.

Yasiin Bey is a real cool and down to earth person , I actually met him at the Ritz Carlton hotel in New Orleans 2009 I chauffeured him around and just talking with him I learned a whole lot and we became cool from that moment, I introduced him to my youngest brother and I told him he’s into hip hop also , so he gave my brother a opportunity to meet up at the house of blues

It’s a shame he had to endure all these issues as a fan I was waiting and ready to support him and his music. The Black Star album with Talib is one of the greatest hip hop album made and I was definitely waiting for a part two. I’m glad he’s still out there creating and doing his thing on his terms

Thank you comedy hype for recognizing Mos Def/ Yasiin Bey. One of the best lyricist ever.

One of the best live shows I have seen to date. Where ever he is, whatever he is doing, I hope he is well and thriving.

Mad respect for him and everyone who stands tall against the industry.

One could argue he’s up there with Will Smith, Queen Latifah, and Ice Cube as far as great rappers turned actors he was excellent as Chuck Berry

I'm honestly impressed by the time and effort you put into these videos, Keep it up! ❤

Mos is the absolute truth. He can't just walk away, his depth of thought needs to be shared 🌊

Genius talents, and more importantly REAL artists.. You don't see enough of that these days. So much respect for his work and staying true to himself. It takes a lot to not compromise your art. Hope he never stops producing and expressing himself, whatever the venue may be.

Appreciate this piece….Multi talented, confident and gifted man Yasin Bey is. I was brought into recognition with him when someone randomly handed me an “Ummi Says” cd in the village (NYC) although I’ve heard that voice often years before. I had the pleasure of taking one of the Queen Mothers of Brooklyn to see Mr Bey with Jeffrey Wright in “Topdog/Underdog” which we all enjoyed. I wish the brother ultimate Peace in his life and all his future endeavors.

One of THE most gifted Artists that I've seen in my time of living from hip-hop(BlackStar with Talib Kweli), comedy, acting, etc. It sucks that he got black balled in a more modernized way, but stayed TRUE to himself despite false allegations of the current times. I'm grateful that he's one of the few who stayed true to the Art and didn't sell out due to pressure from the outside. #salute!

I helped him at the airport once (I used to work there). He was super low key and humble, unlike a certain other rapper I saw at another time. 😬

Wow! I didn't know he was going through so much! Great video!

Love Mos Def..He's one of my personal favorites..

I'm glad he got out in one peace. Shootout to the entertainers who didn't sell out! You truly know your value👊🏼👏🏽

Yasin Bey is an incredible artist both in his activism, music and movies. I truly hope this extremely talented man does a “Second Act” and look forward to any new music. I just saw this video today after watching Monsters Ball last night for 4th time. He’s missed as an actor as well but absolutely respect his choices !💛

Love it! Look forward to seeing your next creation! Loads of love from Louisiana

Went to one of his last shows at the Apollo in Harlem a few years ago , met him afterwards with Pharoah Monch, incredibly humble dudes for sure showed mad love, respect to them both🙏🏽

I can say as a teen, he was the 1st rapper to make me really listen to the lyrics of a song! Early on iIt made me filter wat I listened to, and i realized the difference between Rapper vs Artist, and Rap vs Real Hip Hop! He's a Living Legend💯❤️💪🏾

Great video thanks for putting all the pieces together!

people don't know how much of a powerful person MOS def was and his foot in old school hip hop

His best role was in Something the Lord Made, was outstanding.

WOWWWWW...didn't know all of this was going on with Mos Def...thanks for sharing this information

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS 👌

Damn it's so crazy that he's had to endure all the bs because he's such a gifted human being. I'm a big fan of his work in hip hop & Hollywood. Even though is damn near impossible to find his new music I have too side with him and say he could do whatever he feels he has to do. Salute yasin ✊🏾

This man was a good lyrical artist and a good actor

Nice video. I was lucky enough to see him performing recently in NYC (I didn't realize how lucky until watching this) with Talib Kweli as Blackstar. It was incredible and Yasin was radiant.

Just found out about mos def not to long ago this history lesson is much needed and much appreciated.

Freaking sad what talented artist have to go through to make a positive name for themselves.

This brother is so old school cool… super photogenic with an iconic style of his own. He reminds me of that period in our History where Black folks communicated beyond words, with a silent, bottom line energy that was truly appreciated universally. He is his own man … made from pieces of Malcolm and H Rap and Dick Gregory … wrapped up in some Marvin, some Bill Russell … Yaphett and Miles. Corporations fear any unique thing they do not understand or cannot control. Yaslin will not find his way … he will, instead, define his way. I see why his boy is Chappell. Water will always find its own level.

Thank you for the update

Great video👏🏾 It was a true honor to have cornrowed our lengendary Yasiin Bey's hair for his "Umi Says" music video in 2000 ❤️🖤💚 Yasiin's a BeY👑Utiful talented soul of warmth and peaceful vibes🧘🏾‍♂️ His mother (Umi) and father were also on set, he allowed me to take 📸 a special Village Love experience I will forever cherish🤛🏾 God's protection, light & 💙 around Yasiin's cipher and his family🙏🏾💫

MOS DEFF/Yasin Bey is a true Renaissance man and needs to be treated as such. There is no boxing him in. Too much control outside of one self. Let him live in peace. Hell all of us for that matter.

Wow, I truly miss him. He was incredible

Man I was at that OneMusic Fest and so glad I got to see him perform.

Thanks! I was wondering about him just recently 👍🏾❤💯

Wow,...my daughter and I were talking about him last week. I loved his acting. Will you.do any more movies? Miss you Bey.

Hands down one the greatest to do it, the Mighty Mos Def (Yasiin Bey). Thanks for covering one of my favorite artist.

He was absolutely awesome in "Something the Lord Made"!

This video put me at ease. A lot of info here that I wanted to know. Thank you!!

Thank you!! Yasin Bey is a deep and real lyricist and a very good actor! Much love and appreciation for the update. I've often wondered what happened and where he disappeared to? 🤔 💛 🧡❤

One of my favorite MCs of all time! Stayed true to himself and smart to know his worth... 🙏🏾

Dope video! Thanks for the update! What’s the news on Daylyt?!

Thank you for this video. I've always loved his music and acting, he has shown a lot of integrity his whole career. He never folded and he gets nothing but love and respect from me.

Well, I saw this coming. Years ago, he was on a panel on a late show. I can't remember if it was Bill Maher's Real Time or The Daily Show, but the subject was about disarming one of the Middle Eastern countries of their nuclear weapons abilities. I remember him saying " How you gonna tell any other countries that they can't defend themselves? " that's when I knew that his days in Hollywood were numbered!

I so appreciate this content. It’s funny how I in the recent past weeks said to myself, I wonder how Mos Def is doing and I miss him on the screen and all. I’m happy to see that true friendship never dies, having been seen out with Dave Chappelle, and my man Q-Tip. That’s love! Well #yasiinbey #mosdef just know that you will always have the support of your fans over here in the U.S.. Continued blessings from Above and Prayers to you and your family Mos Def. 🙏🏽✌🏽❤️

This man has been around for loooooooooong time. NOTHING but respect not just for his skills on a mic but his entire gamut of items he's KO'd... He's truly an amazing talent. Miss you MosDef. one love.

I was coming out of work one night as a kid, and Black on Both Sides CD was on the ground next to my car in an empty lot. It was a life changer. So incredibly talented. His spoken word at the end of Jil Scott's Love Rain Coffeshop Mix is some of the most beautiful poetry I've ever heard. Something the Lord Made should be shown in schools and watched by people of all colors. As *extremely* intelligent as he is, his conspiracy theories and worldview get me though. He's able to articulate masterfully, but the dots just never quite connect. I sincerely hope he comes back and brings that unifying spirit with him. We need that now more than ever.

Keep doing your thing. Much love

Yasiin Bey is creatively ambidextrous. His TRUE talent allows him to shapeshift into any industry. Who needs fame? Loved his work since 'Big Brother Beat' 🎤💪🏾🎩

Mos Def is undeniable…. one of the greatest genius emcees of all time ✨

Thanks for the update, I was wondering what he was up to these days!

I’m a 66 year old white man who lives in semi rented west Texas, I never knew who Mos Def was until I saw the movie with Bruce Willis, in less than 5minutes in Mos Def’s character captured my attention. I could tell right off that this guy was a great actor, the man himself captured my attention. I’m glad he (and Dave also because he’s one of my favorites)is not going to let anything kill a true artist’s gift to all.

May your choices in life be for internal peace. You've always been a great example here in the US to all. To your fans, to your friends and family. Also to your enemies and those who disliked what you are all about. Unfortunately everyone has them also. Thank you for being who you are. From Allentown, PA

🙌🏾 Yasiin Bey will always be one of the dopest lyricists!! 🔥🔥

Got nothin but love for Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey. I’ve grown up listening to his work and all I can say is his energy and who he is come through in his music and that why I love it so much. You do you bro. Stay true. ✌️

This was a great video. Thank you. I dont know how i missed this name change. Ive heard the new name but didnt know who it was. So thank you so much.

Thank you for the update. This brings back fond memories of my teenage daughter and I going to see "Mos Def" (Yasin Bey) years ago at BAM in Brooklyn! Excellent Artist!

Out of all the rappers he is THE BEST actor! I was truly hoping to see him on screen again and of course his music. The Black Star album came on the brink of my adulthood and definitely made an impact.

Mos Def has been one of my heroes ever since I got into blackstarr, the profound depth of his lyrics, acting (be kind rewind and hitchhikers guide to the galaxy being two of my fav films of all time) and music and the inherent sincerity of character, that I believe is his real self that comes through, is something I hold in great respect. His presence in music is when music and hip hop took a turn into quality, true creativity and class. I am a white Jewish south African woman...so not your usual demographic but I feel privileged to have grown up in a time and city (pretoria) where hip hop was blowing up and I was taught what real music is from one of the greats..that's you Sir. I wish my home country had not done what they did it would have been a great honour to have you as a fellow member of this crazy dysfunctional beautiful S.A. tribe I call my own...May God bless you on your journey in which He still, I'm sure, has so much planned for you....stretching from music to bringing nations together..that's right I said it ! Much love to you and your family....

I remember watching him live on Rock the Bells in 2006. Dude was definitely battling a lot. He was a shell of himself on stage and I know he was going through things.

Taking ownership of one's self scares ppl. Y.B. is one my favorite entertainers.... always! Note: I was disappointed when I visited S.A. and several other countries in the Mother land for a few months. Home IS where the Heart IS.💗

I'm so sad he felt that way. I have admired him for years. I wish him the best.❤️🙏

That’s my baby Always! Love you Mos Def🎉😊

I was grateful to hang with him and Talib early in their careers..He was always funny and down to earth

I truly believe mos def would’ve went down in history, even bigger than jay z, if he didn’t just up and disappear. 🙏🏽😔his absence has changed the trajectory of hip hop indefinitely

I sure wish he'd come live in Honduras! He'd live like a king here and he'd also be a great influence to the Garifuna (Afro-Honduran) community. He's one of my favorite entertainers!!!

Thank you for this amazing video about Yasin Bey! The narrator is awesome!! A video very well done all the way around. ✌👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌠✨😎

Thank you for this video🙏 I really wanted to know what happened to him, I’m glad he’s doing good, I hate the fact that he had to go through all that, but a straight legend nonetheless 💯

As a South African, I apologize for Mos' injustice😭

Thank you so much for this report❤🖤💚 I really like your reporting style. Pleasant, straight to the point, no fillers, no fluff, no opinon taints, no stuff. I wondered about where he was and what he was up to. You are Appreciated 👑👑👑

Keep up the good work I'm going to keep on watching you

Great video and info 👍🏽

My dude, always. One of the Best to do it.🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽

So so thankful to hear about one of my real favorite entertainer in the world. It shows how bad it is out there when you have respect, dignity and integrity.

I respect Yasin Bey for not selling his soul, that connection with the Most High is more important than anything in this World.

Yasin Bey...MY favorite lyricist of all time! This Brother is a Poet and a Prophet.

All around talented, poetic, Actor extraordinaire. Because of all of this they are denying him to be political. He's to powerful. Nevertheless he still receives his flowers by those that know of him. IJS. Peace and Blessings.

I really dig this dude! It's a respect for him. I've never really gotten into his music but I thoroughly enjoy his acting abilities. Brother Yasiin, I applaud you for doing you...

Bro I'm with you. Keep going strong. I feel you did the right moves

I love you soooo much Mos Def. Your talent is Outstanding.

This is my favorite celebrity. I love that he shows up randomly acting or rapping on shows lol

Yasiin Bey is a great artist and seems like an even greater man. I grew up listening to his music and still to this day I’m inspired by his songs. It’s unfortunate that great people such as Yasiin suffer for striving to make this world a better place. The narrator said “homies” while reading the lyrics, when it’s actually umi or ummi which means mother or foundation in Arabic and I’m sure Yasiin Bey’s mother is proud of the man he’s become.

This is so well done!

Love him! "Be kind, please rewind" is literally one of the funniest movies ever. 😂😂😂😂

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE ☺️

I love that man! Fan for life!

salaamu alaikum wow this voice sounds like yasiin..he is a very kind hearted and true to his word person! This is sis rasheeda from jersey..Stay true always to this diin and u will stay on top...

Great Rapper, singer and actor! This man is beyond talented!!

Shout out to Black Star for dropping that new album, checking it out today.

I've been wondering where he went. I'm not a fan of his politics but he's a talented actor and such a kind individual. Fame will chew you up and spit you out. Good for him to step back and focus on family. 👍

Excellent video!!

Seeing nothing but well deserved respect for this legend here.

Most Def/Yasmin Bey is and has always been 🔥 🔥 🔥. Hope he gets the respect he deserves.

Much Respect!! Great Clip 💯

in 2019 I saw him live at the Blue note with Robert Glasper in Greenwich Village, I cried. ❤

I was wondering what happened to him. He's also an amazing actor. Check him out in the movie "Something the Lord made". It's educational with a powerful message.