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    Yasiin Bey Debuted His New Project 'Negus'
    Music
    03 April 2019

    Yasiin Bey Debuted His New Project 'Negus'

    The "sound installation" wont be released in digital or physical formats.

    Yasiin Bey Channels Basquiat In His New Album 'December 99th,' But Falls Short
    Latest
    06 January 2017

    Yasiin Bey Channels Basquiat In His New Album 'December 99th,' But Falls Short

    Yasiin Bey & Ferrari Shepard's 'December 99th' feels like a producer and vocalist blindly reaching in the dark.

    Yasiin Bey Has Three New Albums On the Way, Plays a New Song at Art Basel
    Video
    05 December 2016

    Yasiin Bey Has Three New Albums On the Way, Plays a New Song at Art Basel

    In an interview with WNAL at Miami's Art Basel, Yasiin Bey reveals that he plans to release three new albums before his retirement.

    Yasiin Bey Has a New Album Coming Out Very Soon
    Latest
    28 November 2016

    Yasiin Bey Has a New Album Coming Out Very Soon

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) has announced his new album with Ferrari Sheppard under their collaborative project, Dec. 99th.

    Yasiin Bey Announces the Final U.S. Shows of His Career
    News
    22 November 2016

    Yasiin Bey Announces the Final U.S. Shows of His Career

    Yasiin Bey is partnering with the legendary Apollo Theater and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to present his final U.S. performances.

    Yasiin Bey Permitted to Leave South Africa
    News
    22 November 2016

    Yasiin Bey Permitted to Leave South Africa

    Yasiin Bey, f.k.a. Mos Def, is finally allowed to leave South Africa following a successful apology to the Home Affairs Department.

    Yasiin Bey Confirms His Retirement in a Live Stream From Cape Town
    News
    14 October 2016

    Yasiin Bey Confirms His Retirement in a Live Stream From Cape Town

    Yasiin Bey went on Facebook live today to announce his retirement in a feed from Cape Town.

    Yasiin Bey Says "Never Stop Pursuing Freedom" On New Song, 'Hymn'
    Audio
    01 August 2016

    Yasiin Bey Says "Never Stop Pursuing Freedom" On New Song, 'Hymn'

    Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) and Ferrari Sheppard continue their releases as Dec. 99th with their new single "Hymn."

    Watch Yasiin Bey Perform a New Song with BADBADNOTGOOD Live in Cape Town
    Video
    02 July 2016

    Watch Yasiin Bey Perform a New Song with BADBADNOTGOOD Live in Cape Town

    Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def reveals footage from his surprise performance with BADBADNOTGOOD at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) & Ferrari Sheppard Drop More New Music From Cape Town, 'Dec. 99th – Tall Sleeves'
    News
    23 May 2016

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) & Ferrari Sheppard Drop More New Music From Cape Town, 'Dec. 99th – Tall Sleeves'

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Drops New Cape Town-Recorded Track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.'
    News
    06 May 2016

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Drops New Cape Town-Recorded Track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.'

    Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) shares new track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.', produced by Ferrari Sheppard and recorded in Cape Town on May 5, 2016.

    Yasiin Bey Turned Away From Cape Town Court For Wearing A Turban
    News
    08 March 2016

    Yasiin Bey Turned Away From Cape Town Court For Wearing A Turban

    Is Yasiin Bey's religious headgear a threat to South Africa? The rapper/actor f.k.a. Mos Def was turned away from court for refusing to remove a turban.

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