It's possible and available to any artist to be himself or herself on their own terms, to be accepted and embraced by black people. You don't have to be a thug to get love from black people. Mos Def acceptartistblack Change image and share on social
You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your desires. So the best way to spend your life is to try to be devoted to prayer, to Allah. Mos Def allahdesiredevote share on social
And remember don't high post when you're far from home, and high posting when you're all alone. Mos Def highhomepost Change image and share on social
Focused. I'm a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much else. Mos Def figurefocushustle Change image and share on social
I've been fortunate with my acting career. A lot of scripts come to me. I don't mind auditioning if something that requires that, but I haven't had to in awhile, which is a nice place to be 'cause I've been on quite a lot of auditions in my life. Mos Def actauditionawhile share on social
I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. Mos Def chiefconcerndenominational Change image and share on social
My presence speaks volumes before I say a word. Mos Def presencespeakvolume Change image and share on social
You have to be an extremist to believe that you're gonna be the president of the United States and your name is Barack Hussein Obama! And he's using extreme methods, but his application is very smooth. Michelle Obama is extreme, her presence is extreme. And it's an extreme good. Extreme is not negative. Mos Def applicationbarackextreme share on social
With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasn't just about being noticed, you know? Mos Def beautyexpressiongarvey Change image and share on social
I'm growing as an individual, but your always growing. All of my albums are snapshots of where I am artistically. Mos Def albumartisticallygrow Change image and share on social