My presence speaks volumes before I say a word. Mos Def presencespeakvolume Change image and share on social
I didn't want to have to deal with having any moniker or separation between the self that I see and know myself as. Mos Def dealmonikerseparation Change image and share on social
Mos Def is a name that I built and cultivated over the years it's a name that the streets taught me a figure of speech that was given to me by the culture and by my environment and I feel I've done quite a bit with that name and it's time to expand and move on. Mos Def bitebuildcultivate 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
I don't have advice for people on how to dress. People should dress based on what they find beautiful. My best advice: Keep your clothes clean. Mos Def advicebasebeautiful Change image and share on social
Everything's got space between it, the planets, trees, your eyes. Your eyes get too close together, it's a whole different world. You can lose perspective. Mos Def closeeyelose Change image and share on social
I never had any ambitions of being a movie star or anything like that, but you know, this is nice. Mos Def ambitionmovienice Change image and share on social
I can't control what people think. I'm not trying to manipulate people's thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. It's machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different. Mos Def ambitioncontrolexperience share on social
I feel like being into the beat of your own drum has become too prominent in the culture. Mos Def beatculturedrum Change image and share on social
