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If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard much from hip-hop artist Mos Def lately, it’s because the Brooklyn-born rapper-turned-actor changed his stage name more than two decades ago.

This week, Yasiin Bey, the 42-year-old artist formerly known as Mos Def, shockingly announced ... was his decision to change his name. In late 2011, the well-known musician publicly announced ...

Plus, being the last body of work before Bey retired the Mos Def name in 2011 because he feared it was "being treated as a product, not a person." The name-change underscored Yasiin Bey's ...

The rapper once known as Mos Def may have to fork over nearly $100,000 ... The musician, who has used the name Yasiin Bey since 2011, has six kids from four different women, and is set to open ...

In a recent interview, Laila! confirmed her identity as the daughter of the legendary rapper Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def. This revelation has sparked interest among fans and followers alike.