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Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973), better known by his stage name Mos Def, is a Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-nominated actor and Grammy Award-nominated United States|American MC. Mos Def started his rap career as a member of the Native Tongue Posse collective and by guesting on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. He released a well-received album with Talib Kweli as Black Star (hip hop group)|Black Star, and was a major force in the late 1990s underground hip hop explosion spearheaded by Rawkus Records. His stage name doesn't come from the words 'most definitely' but refers instead to his belief that he is in fact the most 'def' of all ('def' being the old school Hip Hop term for 'cool'). He would, however, later release a compilation album which makes reference to his name called Mos Definite.

Initially recognized for his musical output, Def's screen work since the early 2000s has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work. Def is also a critic on several social and political issues, and was particularly vocal in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Mos Def was born Dante Terrell Smith in the Roosevelt Houses of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City.<ref name=BeliefNet>[http://www.beliefnet.com/story/75/story_7526_1.html You're Gonna Serve Somebody]<... read all

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1. Mos Def + Gil Scott-Heron + Robert Glasper + more at Carnegie Hall, New york, NY on 28 Jun 2008
Location: New york, NY United States
2. Rock the Bells on 19 Jul 2008
Location: Chicago, IL United States at FMB Amphitheater. Don't know why it won't let me change it.
3. Rock the Bells Festival 2008 on 20 Jul 2008
Location: Toronto Canada ROCK THE BELLS has established itself as a world-class hip-hop platform by hosting legendary performances. The tradition of top names and memorable performances continues in 2008 as the line-up and routing for this year’s ROCK THE BELL 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK--kicking off July 19 in Chicago--was announced today during a press conference in Claremont, CA by Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union and hip-hop all-stars: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Raekwon, Murs, and Supernatural who are all confirmed on this summer’s bill. The tour features performances by: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs and Kidz In The Hall, the ROCK THE BELLS 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK once again is marked by the leading hip-hop line-up seen on one bill this year. This year will be highlighted with an unexpected reunion of The Pharcyde. But it does not stop there, as fans will also see performances by the brightest names in the emerging electro-hip hop scene including Spank Rock, Santogold, Kid Sister, Wale, Flosstradamus, Jay Electronica and The Cool Kids with hosts B-Real of Cypress Hill and the world renowned Supernatural. The Toronto show 7/20 will be @ Arrow Hall (located @ 6900 Airport Rd. (International Centre)
4. Rock the Bells 2008 on 26 Jul 2008
Location: 885 S Main St, Mansfield 02048, United States
5. Rock the Bells on 27 Jul 2008
Location: 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044, United States
6. Rock the Bells on 2 Aug 2008
Location: Miami, FL United States
7. Rock The Bells on 3 Aug 2008
Location: Wantagh 11793, United States
8. Rock the Bells 2008 on 9 Aug 2008
Location: Devore, CA United States Powered by Sandisk!
9. Rock The Bells on 16 Aug 2008
Location: 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View 94043, United States
10. Rock The Bells on 6 Sep 2008
Location: Quincy (WA) United States Featuring performances by A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface (Cuban Linx), Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs and Kidz In The Hall, the ROCK THE BELLS 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK once again is marked by the leading hip-hop line-up seen on one bill this year. This year will be highlighted with an unexpected reunion of The Pharcyde. But it does not stop there, as fans will also see performances by the brightest names in the emerging electro-hip hop scene including Spank Rock, Santogold, Kid Sister, Wale, Flosstradamus, Jay Electronica and The Cool Kids with hosts B-Real of Cypress Hill and the world renowned Supernatural. Most of this year's headliners will be performing with new music as well; performers with albums coming out this year include Q-tip from A Tribe Called Quest with The Renaissance, Nas with Nigg*r, Mos Def with The Ecstactic, and Murs with his major-label debut Murs For President. Method Man & Redman return with Blackout 2, the follow-up disc to their 1999 platinum selling album Blackout!, and Ghostface Killah will join Wu Tang Clan bandmate Raekwon to perform songs from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, Raekwon's highly anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed 1995 release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Vancouver, BC date moved to The Gorge at George, WA.
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