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Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, has announced his retirement from both music and movies following his arrest from South Africa for holding an alleged fake passport and residing in the country illegally. -
Yasiin Bey Releases Freestyle and Message About South Africa Arrest [LISTEN]
According to Billboard, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) was arrested last week in South Africa for using fraudulent travel documents. The rapper was given 14 days to leave the country but that didn't stop him from releasing a freestyle via Kanye West, along with a message for his fans. -
Mos Def Challenges Fellow Rappers to a Rap Battle, Lupe Fiasco Accepts
Drake and Meek Mill's public falling out has has helped to reawaken the competitive nature that has been lying dormant within hip hop for a while now. Apparently, that this is all about to change as iconic Brooklyn rapper, Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, took to You Tube to challenge his fellow rappers to a rap battle. Lupe Fiasco took to Instagram to accept Mos' open invititation. -
Travel Troubles: 5 Seconds of Summer Isn't The Only Act with Passport Problems—Amy Winehouse, Yusuf Islam and Boy George Also Struggled
Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer appeared to have lost its guitar player when it swing by the Jingle Ball in London over the weekend. The good news: The band didn't lose Michael Clifford. The bad news: He lost his passport and was unable to enter the country for the event. He's not the first musician who has had problems traveling abroad. In fact, the United States has caused many a headache for traveling performers. -
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Cancels U.S. Tour amidst 'Legal Issues'
Yasiin Bey, the rapper formerly known as Mos Def, found himself unable to enter the United States due to "legal" issues, and therefore has cancelled his upcoming tour. The news was initially reported on Thursday as Bey being "denied entry" to the country, but more recent reports suggest otherwise. -
Amerigo Gazaway mashing up Marvin Gaye and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) for 'Yasiin Gaye' project [LISTEN]
Amerigo Gazaway is at it again with the mashups, and we think he's picked two winners to base his next web-release on. Yasiin Gaye, the DJ's next album, will appropriately feature the music of soul legend Marivn Gaye and rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def).
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