Who is Mos Def? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Mos Def is a well-known rapper, musician, actor, and activist from the United States. Throughout his career, he has published a number of albums. He’s also a member of the musical duet Black Star and has been in a number of films and worked as a record producer. In terms of vocals, he was named to About.com’s list of the “50 greatest MC’s of all time.”

Mos Def: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings

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Mos Def was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 11, 1973. After his birth, he was given the name Dante Terrell Smith. Others refer to him as Yasiin Bey. Abdullah Rahman, his father, and Sheron Smith, his mother, are his parents. His family has twelve children, including his stepchildren, and he is the oldest. His mother lived in Brooklyn, but his father remained in New Jersey. He hasn’t named his siblings, but he has detailed information about one of his brothers who died in a car accident. Dennard Smith is his name.

Quick Facts

Real Name/Full Name	Dante Terrell Smith
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Mos Def
Birth Place:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	11 December 1973
Age/How Old:	48 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 177 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 8″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 76 Kg In Pounds – 168 lbs
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Black
Parents Name:	Father –Abdullah Rahman Mother –Sheron Smith
Siblings:	Dennard Smith and 10 more
School:	Philippa Schuyler Middle School
College:	New York University
Religion:	Islam
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Sagittarius
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	Alana Wyatt [m. 2005], Maria Yepes [m. 1996- 2006]
Kids/Children Name:	Chandani Smith, Jauhara Smith
Profession:	American rapper, singer, actor, and activist
Net Worth:	$2 million

Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Mos Def, who was born on December 11, 1973, is 48 years old as of today’s date, May 20, 2022. Despite his height of 5′ 8′′ in feet and inches and 177 cm in centimeters, he weighs 168 pounds and 76 kg.

Education

Despite his enthusiasm for acting, Mos Def enrolled at Philippa Schuyler Middle School 383 when he was of age. Bushwick, Brooklyn, was the location of the school. He dropped out of school and fell in love at the same time. Later, he was given the opportunity to enroll at New York University and pursue acting as a career.

Personal Life: Girlfriends, Wife, and Children

Maria Yepes was Mos Def’s wife. They started dating after he dropped out of high school. Jauraha Smith and Chandani Smith are their two children together. Their marriage ended in divorce. He has four additional children with a woman whose identity and the names of her children are unknown.

He was embroiled in a migration court case in which he was living in South Africa on an expired tourist visa, and the matter is still pending. After witnessing his sibling being hit by a car, Def was traumatized. The event was unpleasant and left him in excruciating discomfort.

Is Mos Def a Gay?

He is not gay in any way. His sexual orientation is straight. He was also married to Maria Yepes, with whom he had two children, albeit they are since divorced. Mos has four more children by a different woman, for a total of six. There are no details on whether he married again or not.

Career Opportunities

Mos Def began his career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics [UTD], which he created with his siblings DCQ and Ces. They released an album, and he went on to work as a solo artist, with the hit ‘Universal Magnetic.’ He then landed a deal with Rawkus Records, where he collaborated with Talib Kweli as Black Star. ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star,’ their second album, was also released.

He proceeded to release records, including his first, ‘Black on Both Sides,’ which was published on Rawkus Records. The best performance was in his track ‘Sex, Love, and Money.’ On the Billboard 200, it reached number five. He continued to release albums, including ‘True Magic’ and ‘The Ecstatic.’ He appeared on albums by Kanye West and The Roots, among others. He also launched the ‘UNDRCRWN’ apparel line.

He began performing as a young youngster as well. Dante Beze was the name he used for the majority of his films at the time. He later starred in the film ‘Bless the Child.’ He also starred in the family drama ‘You Took the Kids,’ in which he played the oldest child.

He appeared in ‘Brown Sugar’ and the MTV film ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera.’ He starred in the sitcom ‘My Wife and Kids’ as well as the drama ‘House.’ He has been an activist against injustice and has denounced the unfairness of Amadu Diallo’s police shooting. He also published ‘Clap Katreina,’ a song condemning Bush’s administration for its tardy reaction to Hurricane Katrina.

Awards

Mos Def has been nominated for multiple honors, including the Black Movie Awards, Black Reel Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. He also won the award for ‘Best Indie Actor’ for the film ‘Woodsman.’

Mos Def’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings

Mos Def’s current net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2022. His profession as a recording artist has brought him a lot of money. He has also made money through his acting career and his fabric manufacturing company. All of this has contributed to his success in life.

Interesting Facts

He observed his brother being run over by a car, which was a horrific experience for him.
He dropped out of school to focus on his work, which has helped him achieve success.

Mos Def is a wealthy man. He has a variety of skills and uses them all to get money. Many people look to him for inspiration in order to strengthen their relationships. He is successful as a consequence of his dedication, hard work, and determination. Because he was dedicated, he was able to attain his goals and realize his aspirations. He is also an inspiration to many individuals around the world, as well as future generations.