Hip-hop and Ramadan: Rappers who practice Islam

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Mos Def

Mos Def was introduced to Islam at 13 and took his Shahada, declaration of faith, at 19. Mos Def begins all of his albums with the Islamic prayer “Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem” (In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful).


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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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