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Gorillaz joined by Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Savages’ Jehnny Beth and more on stage at The Meadows

Gorillaz were joined on stage by Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Jehnny Beth and a number of other special guests as they brought the...

Rhian Daly - 17th September 2017

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Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def announces final shows after being allowed to leave South Africa

Yasiin Bey, the rapper and political activist formerly known as Mos Def, has confirmed what are being billed as his "farewell" shows. It follows news...

Luke Morgan Britton - 23rd November 2016

Music News

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) false passport case postponed for second time

The rapper was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of using a false passport and illegally helping his family stay in South Africa

Rhian Daly - 24th March 2016

Music News

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) arrested for using a false passport in South Africa

The rapper will still be made to leave, though.

James Hendicott - 15th January 2016

Music News

Rapper Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) is denied entry to the United States

Rapper formerly known as Mos Def forced to pull tour dates as a result

Andy Welch - 22nd May 2014

Music News

Mos Def undergoes force feeding in protest at Guantanamo Bay procedure

The rapper makes a harrowing video to raise awareness of the practice used against hunger striking detainees

Jenny Stevens - 8th July 2013

Music News

Mos Def to change his name to ‘Yasiin’ at the end of 2011

Rapper's new moniker means 'Rich' in Arabic

Tom Goodwyn - 7th September 2011

Glastonbury 2020

Mos Def cancels Glastonbury appearance

'A death in the family' forces the rapper's decision

Adam Adshead - 25th June 2010

Music News

Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz to play benefit gig for Gulf of Mexico oil disaster

Show will take place in New Orleans this Sunday (May 16)

Adam Adshead - 11th May 2010

Music News

Mos Def announces UK tour dates and ticket details

Rapper will play shows in Glasgow, Bristol and London

Adam Adshead - 12th February 2010

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