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Mos Def, born Yasiin Bey, is an American actor, rapper, and music producer. Born on December 11, 1973, in New York City, Mos Def has made significant achievements in both the music and acting industries, known for his unique artistic style and profound social consciousness.

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Famous Mos Def Quotes

“The test in life nowadays is just trying to keep yourself charged up with enough good feeling. It's like, "OK what am I going to do to feel really good today?" Not like, some chick or a drink.”

Feels Trying Enough Feelings Today Drink Tests Chicks Good Feeling

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“And from the moment that I saw you, I knew you was trouble, But I disregarded detour signs, And did not stop til you was mine. I guess God was like, 'Aight, fine.' Careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it in heaps. Try to give it back, He be like, 'Nah, that's yours to keep.'”

Giving Trying Moments Might Wish Causes Saws Trouble Mines Fine Hip Hop Careful Rap Detours Disregarded Careful What You Wish For

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“I give a damn if any fan recalls my legacy, I'm trying to live life in the sight of GOD's memory.”

Ifs Giving Trying Memories Fans Sight Legacy Live Life Damn Recalls

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“I get reminded a lot of the time that my life is a little bit different, but I'm just trying to keep it as regular as possible because I like it that way”

Way Trying Littles Different Life Is Bits Little Bit

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“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.”

Way Trying Figures Focused Best Way Hustle

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“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.”

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“I don't rap like nobody, I don't try to sound like nobody.”

Trying Sound Rap

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“I'm an independent thinker. And I'm not the poster child for any movement. I'm trying to support whatever's right no matter where it is.”

Trying Children Matter Support Movement Independent Thinker Posters

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“I'm trying to get low. People's personalities can get in the way of their own work.”

People Way Trying Personality Lows Get Low

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“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.”

Way Trying Jobs Life Is Desire Prayer Best Way Devoted

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“That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension.”

Trying Clear Draws Strive Dimensions

Author:Mos Def

About the Author

Born: December 11, 1973
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 121

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