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Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Peven Everett Self Self See fewer	£50K	Post-Prod

Films in Production (1 title)

Budget

Status

Peven Everett
Self Self See fewer

£50K

Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (52 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The Fire Inside (2024) Performer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$12MM	$2MM	$8.1MM	$8.1MM
Civil: Ben Crump (2022) Performer: "UMI SAYS" (as Mos Def), Writer: "UMI SAYS" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "UMI SAYS" (as Mos Def), Writer: "UMI SAYS" (as Dante Smith) See fewer
The Photograph (2020) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$16MM	$12MM	$21MM	$21MM
Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) See fewer
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018) Soundtrack ("Black Radio"), Writer: "Black Radio" Soundtrack ("Black Radio"), Writer: "Black Radio" See fewer				$41K
Tour de France (2016) Foce Foce See fewer				$425K
Little Boxes (2016) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Special Thanks, Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Special Thanks, Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) See fewer
Furious 7 (2015) Performer: "Six Days (Remix)" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Six Days (Remix)" (as Mos Def) See fewer	$190MM	$147MM	$353MM	$1.52B
Life of Crime (2013) Ordell Robbie Ordell Robbie See fewer	$12MM	$104K	$265K	$1.5MM
Begin Again (2013) Saul Saul See fewer	$8MM	$134K	$16MM	$85MM
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" See fewer		$254K	$495K	$506K
Harodim (2012) Performer: "Bin Laden" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Bin Laden" (as Mos Def) See fewer				$16K
Last Sunset (2012) (Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer	€2K
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop", Writer: "Fix Up", Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop", Writer: "Fix Up", Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Dante Smith) See fewer		$150K	$288K	$333K
I'm Still Here (2010) Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer		$97K	$409K	$626K
Just Wright (2010) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer		$8.3MM	$22MM	$22MM
Heartbreaker (2010) Performer: "America", Writer: "America" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "America", Writer: "America" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	€8.7MM	$53K	$504K	$48MM
Next Day Air (2009) Eric (as Mos Def) Eric (as Mos Def) See fewer	$3MM	$4.1MM	$10MM	$10MM
Cadillac Records (2008) Chuck Berry (as Mos Def), Performer: "Maybellene", "Nadine (Is It You?)", "No Particular Place To Go", "Promised Land" Chuck Berry (as Mos Def), Performer: "Maybellene", "Nadine (Is It You?)", "No Particular Place To Go", "Promised Land" See fewer	$12MM	$3.4MM	$8.2MM	$8.9MM
Passaic Mosaic (2008) (Video) - Special Thanks (as Mos Def) Special Thanks (as Mos Def) See fewer
Bury Me Standing (2008) Actor Actor See fewer
Be Kind Rewind (2008) Mike (as Mos Def) Mike (as Mos Def) See fewer	$20MM	$4.1MM	$11MM	$31MM
Descent (2007) Performer: "Ghetto Rock" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Ghetto Rock" (as Mos Def) See fewer		$8K	$15K	$15K
Stomp the Yard (2007) Performer: "Sex Love And Money", Writer: "Sex Love And Money" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Sex Love And Money", Writer: "Sex Love And Money" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$13MM	$22MM	$61MM	$76MM
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer	$72MM	$47MM	$148MM	$163MM
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Performer: "Six Days" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Six Days" (as Mos Def) See fewer	$85MM	$24MM	$63MM	$159MM
Journey to the End of the Night (2006) Wemba (as Mos Def) Wemba (as Mos Def) See fewer	$6.2MM			$49K
16 Blocks (2006) Eddie Bunker (as Mos Def) Eddie Bunker (as Mos Def) See fewer	$52MM	$12MM	$37MM	$66MM
The Ground Truth (2006) Performer: "Live Wire Snap", Writer: "Live Wire Snap" Performer: "Live Wire Snap", Writer: "Live Wire Snap" See fewer		$12K	$20K	$20K
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005) Performer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By", Writer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By", Writer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$3MM	$6.5MM	$12MM	$12MM
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) See fewer	$50MM	$21MM	$51MM	$104MM
Terminator 5: Smert Gollivuda (2004) Performer: "I Against I" Performer: "I Against I" See fewer	€0
Focused Digizine #1 (2004) (Video) - Blak (VO) (as Mos Def) Blak (VO) (as Mos Def) See fewer	$50K
Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) Performer: "Wanna B Where U R (Thisizzaluvsong)" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Wanna B Where U R (Thisizzaluvsong)" (as Mos Def) See fewer	$30MM	$24MM	$65MM	$66MM
The Woodsman (2004) Sgt. Lucas (as Mos Def) Sgt. Lucas (as Mos Def) See fewer		$54K	$1.6MM	$4.7MM
Mean Creek (2004) Performer: "Fear Not Of Man" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Fear Not Of Man" (as Mos Def) See fewer	$500K	$29K	$604K	$803K
The Italian Job (2003) Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack (as Dante Smith) ("The Jump Off"), Performer: "The Jump Off" Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack (as Dante Smith) ("The Jump Off"), Performer: "The Jump Off" See fewer	$60MM	$19MM	$106MM	$176MM
Biker Boyz (2003) Performer: "Kalifornia" Performer: "Kalifornia" See fewer	$24MM	$10MM	$22MM	$24MM
Brown Sugar (2002) Chris 'Cav' Anton Vichon (as Mos Def), Performer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", Writer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", "Brown Sugar (Raw)" (as Dante Smith) Chris 'Cav' Anton Vichon (as Mos Def), Performer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", Writer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", "Brown Sugar (Raw)" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$8MM	$11MM	$27MM	$28MM
Phone Booth (2002) Soundtrack ("Six Days") Soundtrack ("Six Days") See fewer	$13MM	$15MM	$47MM	$98MM
Ken Park (2002) Writer: "Brown Skin Lady" (as Dante Smith) Writer: "Brown Skin Lady" (as Dante Smith) See fewer				$1.1MM
Civil Brand (2002) Michael Meadows (as Mos Def) Michael Meadows (as Mos Def) See fewer	$500K	$99K	$254K	$254K
Blade II (2002) Performer: "I Against I", Writer: "I Against I" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "I Against I", Writer: "I Against I" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$54MM	$33MM	$82MM	$155MM
Showtime (2002) Lazy Boy (as Mos Def) Lazy Boy (as Mos Def) See fewer	$85MM	$15MM	$38MM	$78MM
Face (2002) Performer: "Climb", Writer: "Climb" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Climb", Writer: "Climb" (as Dante Smith) See fewer
Monster's Ball (2001) Ryrus Cooper (as Mos Def) Ryrus Cooper (as Mos Def) See fewer	$4MM	$111K	$31MM	$45MM
Bamboozled (2000) Big Blak Afrika (as Mos Def), Performer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Dante Smith) Big Blak Afrika (as Mos Def), Performer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$10MM	$191K	$2.3MM	$2.5MM
Island of the Dead (2000) Robbie J (as Mos Def) Robbie J (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Hurricane (1999) Performer: "The Hurricane" (as Mos Def), Writer: "The Hurricane" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "The Hurricane" (as Mos Def), Writer: "The Hurricane" (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$50MM	$385K	$51MM	$74MM
Where's Marlowe? (1998) Wilt Crawley (as Mos Def), Performer: "All Blues" Wilt Crawley (as Mos Def), Performer: "All Blues" See fewer	$3.5MM
Michael Jackson's Ghosts (1996) (Short) - Dante (as Dante Beze) Dante (as Dante Beze) See fewer
The Hard Way (1991) Dead Romeos (as Dante Smith) Dead Romeos (as Dante Smith) See fewer	$24MM	$6.3MM	$26MM	$66MM

Past Film & Video (52 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

The Fire Inside (2024)
Performer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$12MM

$2MM

$8.1MM

Civil: Ben Crump (2022)
Performer: "UMI SAYS" (as Mos Def), Writer: "UMI SAYS" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "UMI SAYS" (as Mos Def), Writer: "UMI SAYS" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

The Photograph (2020)
Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$16MM

$12MM

$21MM

Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019)
Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)
Soundtrack ("Black Radio"), Writer: "Black Radio" Soundtrack ("Black Radio"), Writer: "Black Radio" See fewer

$41K

Tour de France (2016)
Foce Foce See fewer

$425K

Little Boxes (2016)
Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Special Thanks, Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def), Special Thanks, Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

Furious 7 (2015)
Performer: "Six Days (Remix)" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Six Days (Remix)" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$190MM

$147MM

$353MM

$1.52B

Life of Crime (2013)
Ordell Robbie Ordell Robbie See fewer

$12MM

$104K

$265K

$1.5MM

Begin Again (2013)
Saul Saul See fewer

$8MM

$134K

$16MM

$85MM

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013)
Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" See fewer

$254K

$495K

$506K

Harodim (2012)
Performer: "Bin Laden" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Bin Laden" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$16K

Last Sunset (2012)
(Short) - Thanks Thanks See fewer

€2K

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop", Writer: "Fix Up", Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop", Writer: "Fix Up", Writer: "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$150K

$288K

$333K

I'm Still Here (2010)
Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer

$97K

$409K

$626K

Just Wright (2010)
Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$8.3MM

$22MM

Heartbreaker (2010)
Performer: "America", Writer: "America" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "America", Writer: "America" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

€8.7MM

$53K

$504K

$48MM

Next Day Air (2009)
Eric (as Mos Def) Eric (as Mos Def) See fewer

$3MM

$4.1MM

$10MM

Cadillac Records (2008)
Chuck Berry (as Mos Def), Performer: "Maybellene", "Nadine (Is It You?)", "No Particular Place To Go", "Promised Land" Chuck Berry (as Mos Def), Performer: "Maybellene", "Nadine (Is It You?)", "No Particular Place To Go", "Promised Land" See fewer

$12MM

$3.4MM

$8.2MM

$8.9MM

Passaic Mosaic (2008)
(Video) - Special Thanks (as Mos Def) Special Thanks (as Mos Def) See fewer

Bury Me Standing (2008)
Actor Actor See fewer

Be Kind Rewind (2008)
Mike (as Mos Def) Mike (as Mos Def) See fewer

$20MM

$4.1MM

$11MM

$31MM

Descent (2007)
Performer: "Ghetto Rock" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Ghetto Rock" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$8K

$15K

Stomp the Yard (2007)
Performer: "Sex Love And Money", Writer: "Sex Love And Money" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Sex Love And Money", Writer: "Sex Love And Money" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$13MM

$22MM

$61MM

$76MM

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer

$72MM

$47MM

$148MM

$163MM

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
Performer: "Six Days" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Six Days" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$85MM

$24MM

$63MM

$159MM

Journey to the End of the Night (2006)
Wemba (as Mos Def) Wemba (as Mos Def) See fewer

$6.2MM

$49K

16 Blocks (2006)
Eddie Bunker (as Mos Def) Eddie Bunker (as Mos Def) See fewer

$52MM

$12MM

$37MM

$66MM

The Ground Truth (2006)
Performer: "Live Wire Snap", Writer: "Live Wire Snap" Performer: "Live Wire Snap", Writer: "Live Wire Snap" See fewer

$12K

$20K

Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
Performer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By", Writer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By", Writer: "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$3MM

$6.5MM

$12MM

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) See fewer

$50MM

$21MM

$51MM

$104MM

Terminator 5: Smert Gollivuda (2004)
Performer: "I Against I" Performer: "I Against I" See fewer

€0

Focused Digizine #1 (2004)
(Video) - Blak (VO) (as Mos Def) Blak (VO) (as Mos Def) See fewer

$50K

Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
Performer: "Wanna B Where U R (Thisizzaluvsong)" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Wanna B Where U R (Thisizzaluvsong)" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$30MM

$24MM

$65MM

$66MM

The Woodsman (2004)
Sgt. Lucas (as Mos Def) Sgt. Lucas (as Mos Def) See fewer

$54K

$1.6MM

$4.7MM

Mean Creek (2004)
Performer: "Fear Not Of Man" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Fear Not Of Man" (as Mos Def) See fewer

$500K

$29K

$604K

$803K

The Italian Job (2003)
Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack (as Dante Smith) ("The Jump Off"), Performer: "The Jump Off" Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack (as Dante Smith) ("The Jump Off"), Performer: "The Jump Off" See fewer

$60MM

$19MM

$106MM

$176MM

Biker Boyz (2003)
Performer: "Kalifornia" Performer: "Kalifornia" See fewer

$24MM

$10MM

$22MM

$24MM

Brown Sugar (2002)
Chris 'Cav' Anton Vichon (as Mos Def), Performer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", Writer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", "Brown Sugar (Raw)" (as Dante Smith) Chris 'Cav' Anton Vichon (as Mos Def), Performer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", Writer: "Brown Sugar (Super Fine)", "Breakdown", "Brown Sugar (Fine)", "Brown Sugar (Raw)" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$8MM

$11MM

$27MM

$28MM

Phone Booth (2002)
Soundtrack ("Six Days") Soundtrack ("Six Days") See fewer

$13MM

$15MM

$47MM

$98MM

Ken Park (2002)
Writer: "Brown Skin Lady" (as Dante Smith) Writer: "Brown Skin Lady" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$1.1MM

Civil Brand (2002)
Michael Meadows (as Mos Def) Michael Meadows (as Mos Def) See fewer

$500K

$99K

$254K

Blade II (2002)
Performer: "I Against I", Writer: "I Against I" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "I Against I", Writer: "I Against I" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$54MM

$33MM

$82MM

$155MM

Showtime (2002)
Lazy Boy (as Mos Def) Lazy Boy (as Mos Def) See fewer

$85MM

$15MM

$38MM

$78MM

Face (2002)
Performer: "Climb", Writer: "Climb" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "Climb", Writer: "Climb" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

Monster's Ball (2001)
Ryrus Cooper (as Mos Def) Ryrus Cooper (as Mos Def) See fewer

$4MM

$111K

$31MM

$45MM

Bamboozled (2000)
Big Blak Afrika (as Mos Def), Performer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Dante Smith) Big Blak Afrika (as Mos Def), Performer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Blak Iz Blak" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$10MM

$191K

$2.3MM

$2.5MM

Island of the Dead (2000)
Robbie J (as Mos Def) Robbie J (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Hurricane (1999)
Performer: "The Hurricane" (as Mos Def), Writer: "The Hurricane" (as Dante Smith) Performer: "The Hurricane" (as Mos Def), Writer: "The Hurricane" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$50MM

$385K

$51MM

$74MM

Where's Marlowe? (1998)
Wilt Crawley (as Mos Def), Performer: "All Blues" Wilt Crawley (as Mos Def), Performer: "All Blues" See fewer

$3.5MM

Michael Jackson's Ghosts (1996)
(Short) - Dante (as Dante Beze) Dante (as Dante Beze) See fewer

The Hard Way (1991)
Dead Romeos (as Dante Smith) Dead Romeos (as Dante Smith) See fewer

$24MM

$6.3MM

$26MM

$66MM

Past Television (49 titles)	Episodes
Saturday Night Live (2022) (TV Series) - Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" (1 episode, 2022) Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Dave Chappelle/Black Star (Nov 12, 2022) Season 48, Episode 6 - Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" See fewer	1
Reasonable Doubt (2022) (TV Series) - Performer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022), Writer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022) Performer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022), Writer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022) See fewer N** What, N** Who (Nov 1, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Performer: "UMI Says", Writer: "UMI Says" Performer: "UMI Says", Writer: "UMI Says" See fewer	1
The Republic of Sarah (2021) (TV Series) - Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021) Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Pilot (Jun 14, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." See fewer	1
For Life (2020) (TV Series) - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2020), Writer: "Umi Says" (1 episode, 2020) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2020), Writer: "Umi Says" (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Character and Fitness (Apr 21, 2020) Season 1, Episode 10 - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" See fewer	1
Castle Rock (2019) (TV Series) - Performer: "America" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019), Writer: "America" (1 episode, 2019) Performer: "America" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019), Writer: "America" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer New Jerusalem (Oct 23, 2019) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer: "America" (as Mos Def), Writer: "America" Performer: "America" (as Mos Def), Writer: "America" See fewer	1
When They See Us (2019) (TV Mini-series) - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Part Three (May 31, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
Runaways (2018) (TV Series) - Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2018), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" (1 episode, 2018) Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2018), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Rock Bottom (Dec 21, 2018) Season 2, Episode 5 - Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" See fewer	1
Chance (2017) (TV Series) - Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017) Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017) See fewer A Very Special Onion (Oct 11, 2017) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." See fewer	1
The Defenders (2017) (TV Mini-series) - Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Sunshine" (1 episode, 2017) Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Sunshine" (1 episode, 2017) See fewer The H Word (Aug 18, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Sunshine" Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Sunshine" See fewer	1
Bolice (2016) (TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (1 episode, 2016) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Episode #2.21 (Jun 26, 2016) Season 2, Episode 21 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" Performer: "Quiet Dog" See fewer	1
Ladbrokes Players Championship (2016) (TV Series) - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer 2016: Day Six - Part 1 (Mar 27, 2016) Season 1, Episode 11 - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Mr. Robot (2015) (TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2015) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2015) See fewer eps1.1_ones-and-zer0es.mpeg (Jul 1, 2015) Season 1, Episode 2 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Red Band Society (2014) (TV Series) - Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Nov 19, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Independent Lens (2014) (TV Series) - Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Brother's Hypnotic (Apr 7, 2014) Season 15, Episode 15 - Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
Dexter (2011) (TV Series) - Brother Sam (5 episodes, 2011) Brother Sam (5 episodes, 2011) See fewer Just Let Go (Nov 6, 2011) Season 6, Episode 6 - Brother Sam Brother Sam See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
The Colbert Report (2011) (TV Series) - Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Black Star (Oct 5, 2011) Season 8, Episode 3 - Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Lip Service (2010) (TV Series) - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Nov 2, 2010) Season 1, Episode 4 - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (2010) (TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Für das Leben eines Freundes (Sep 9, 2010) Season 16, Episode 2 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) See fewer	1
Yo Gabba Gabba! (2010) (TV Series) - Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Superhero (Mar 11, 2010) Season 3, Episode 6 - Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
Late Show with David Letterman (2009) (TV Series) - Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009) Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #17.54 (Dec 8, 2009) Season 17, Episode 54 - Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) See fewer	1
House (2009) (TV Series) - Lee (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2009) Lee (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Locked In (Mar 30, 2009) Season 5, Episode 19 - Lee (as Mos Def) Lee (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
Cold Case (2008) (TV Series) - Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008) Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Street Money (Nov 30, 2008) Season 6, Episode 10 - Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Boondocks (2005–2008) (TV Series) - Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2005), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" (1 episode, 2008) Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2005), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2 (Feb 4, 2008) Season 2, Episode 13 - Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Tell Me You Love Me (2007) (TV Series) - Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007) Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Oct 7, 2007) Season 1, Episode 5 - Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) See fewer	1
Def Poetry (2002–2007) (TV Series) - Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director (as Mos Def) (28 episodes, 2002), Writer (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director (as Mos Def) (28 episodes, 2002), Writer (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode #6.2 Season 6, Episode 2 - Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	44
Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) (TV Series) - Banjo Player / Black Head of the CIA / Rondell, Black Delegation Rep / Gen. Cornrow Wallace / Anonymous Actor / Soldier (6 episodes, 2003), Performer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003), Writer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) Banjo Player / Black Head of the CIA / Rondell, Black Delegation Rep / Gen. Cornrow Wallace / Anonymous Actor / Soldier (6 episodes, 2003), Performer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003), Writer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Black Howard Dean & Stereotype Pixies (Jul 16, 2006) Season 3, Episode 2 - Banjo Player (uncredited) Banjo Player (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
Entourage (2005) (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer The Boys Are Back in Town (Jun 5, 2005) Season 2, Episode 1 - Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV Movie) - The Bandleader (as Mos Def), Performer: "Caldonia", "Destination Love" The Bandleader (as Mos Def), Performer: "Caldonia", "Destination Love" See fewer
Something the Lord Made (2004) (TV Movie) - Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) See fewer
EastEnders (2003) (TV Series) - Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #1.2511 (May 5, 2003) Season 1, Episode 2,511 - Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) See fewer	1
My Wife and Kids (2002) (TV Series) - Tommy (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) Tommy (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Chair Man of the Board (Dec 4, 2002) Season 3, Episode 12 - Tommy (as Mos Def) Tommy (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
The Proud Family (2002) (TV Series) - Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Poetic Justice (Nov 8, 2002) Season 2, Episode 4 - Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
The Wire (2002) (TV Series) - Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002) Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Cleaning Up (Sep 1, 2002) Season 1, Episode 12 - Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) See fewer The Cost (Aug 11, 2002) Season 1, Episode 10 - Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) See fewer	2
The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002) (TV Special) - Performer: "My Favorite Things" (as Mos Def) Performer: "My Favorite Things" (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Wayne Brady Show (2001) (TV Series) - Mos Def (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Mos Def (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Aug 15, 2001) Season 1, Episode 2 - Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer	1
Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) (TV Movie) - Lt. Miller (as Mos Def), Performer: "Carmen In Lou's Pub", "Hill & Miller Argue" (as Mos Def) Lt. Miller (as Mos Def), Performer: "Carmen In Lou's Pub", "Hill & Miller Argue" (as Mos Def) See fewer
Top of the Pops (2001) (TV Series) - Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001), Writer: "Oh No" (1 episode, 2001) Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001), Writer: "Oh No" (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #38.4 (Feb 2, 2001) Season 38, Episode 4 - Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Oh No" Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Oh No" See fewer	1
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Mathematics") (1 episode, 2000) Soundtrack ("Mathematics") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Crate 'n' Burial (Oct 20, 2000) Season 1, Episode 3 - Soundtrack ("Mathematics") Soundtrack ("Mathematics") See fewer	1
Flava (2000) (TV Series) - Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" (1 episode, 2000) Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode #5.7 (Jul 27, 2000) Season 5, Episode 7 - Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" See fewer	1
NYPD Blue (1997–2000) (TV Series) - Leslie Peach / Levon Wells (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 1997) Leslie Peach / Levon Wells (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 1997) See fewer Stressed for Success (Apr 11, 2000) Season 7, Episode 15 - Leslie Peach (as Mos Def) Leslie Peach (as Mos Def) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Bronx County (1998) (TV Movie) - Cal Cal See fewer
Spin City (1998) (TV Series) - Monty (as Mos' Def) (1 episode, 1998) Monty (as Mos' Def) (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Gentleman's Agreement (Jan 28, 1998) Season 2, Episode 15 - Monty (as Mos' Def) Monty (as Mos' Def) See fewer	1
Brooklyn South (1997) (TV Series) - Darius (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 1997) Darius (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer Dublin or Nothin' (Dec 8, 1997) Season 1, Episode 10 - Darius (as Mos Def) Darius (as Mos Def) See fewer McMurder One (Nov 24, 1997) Season 1, Episode 9 - Darius (as Mos Def) Darius (as Mos Def) See fewer	2
Dellaventura (1997) (TV Series) - Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1997) Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Clean Slate (Oct 21, 1997) Season 1, Episode 5 - Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) See fewer	1
The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995) (TV Series) - Dante (16 episodes, 1994) Dante (16 episodes, 1994) See fewer Dial 'H' for Murder (Apr 12, 1995) Season 1, Episode 18 - Dante (as Dante Beze) Dante (as Dante Beze) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	16
The Cosby Mysteries (1994) (TV Movie) - Dante (as Dante Bezé) Dante (as Dante Bezé) See fewer
Here and Now (1992) (TV Series) - Alonzo (3 episodes, 1992) Alonzo (3 episodes, 1992) See fewer A.J.'s Big Leap (Nov 28, 1992) Season 1, Episode 9 - Alonzo (as Dante Beze) Alonzo (as Dante Beze) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
You Take the Kids (1990–1991) (TV Series) - Raymond Kirkland (6 episodes, 1990) Raymond Kirkland (6 episodes, 1990) See fewer Bad Boy (Jan 19, 1991) Season 1, Episode 6 - Raymond Kirkland (as Dante Beze) Raymond Kirkland (as Dante Beze) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
God Bless the Child (1988) (TV Movie) - Richard Watkins (as Dante Terrell Smith) Richard Watkins (as Dante Terrell Smith) See fewer

Past Television (49 titles)

Episodes

Saturday Night Live (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" (1 episode, 2022) Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

Dave Chappelle/Black Star (Nov 12, 2022) Season 48, Episode 6 - Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" Writer: "So Be It", "The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing" See fewer

Reasonable Doubt (2022)
(TV Series) - Performer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022), Writer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022) Performer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022), Writer: "UMI Says" (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

N**** What, N**** Who (Nov 1, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Performer: "UMI Says", Writer: "UMI Says" Performer: "UMI Says", Writer: "UMI Says" See fewer

The Republic of Sarah (2021)
(TV Series) - Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021) Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2021) See fewer

Pilot (Jun 14, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." See fewer

For Life (2020)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2020), Writer: "Umi Says" (1 episode, 2020) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2020), Writer: "Umi Says" (1 episode, 2020) See fewer

Character and Fitness (Apr 21, 2020) Season 1, Episode 10 - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Umi Says" See fewer

Castle Rock (2019)
(TV Series) - Performer: "America" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019), Writer: "America" (1 episode, 2019) Performer: "America" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019), Writer: "America" (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

New Jerusalem (Oct 23, 2019) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer: "America" (as Mos Def), Writer: "America" Performer: "America" (as Mos Def), Writer: "America" See fewer

When They See Us (2019)
(TV Mini-series) - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Part Three (May 31, 2019) Season 1, Episode 3 - Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Umi Says" (as Mos Def) See fewer

Runaways (2018)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2018), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" (1 episode, 2018) Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2018), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" (1 episode, 2018) See fewer

Rock Bottom (Dec 21, 2018) Season 2, Episode 5 - Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" Performer: "Twilite Speedball" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Twilite Speedball" See fewer

Chance (2017)
(TV Series) - Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017) Performer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "R.E.D." (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

A Very Special Onion (Oct 11, 2017) Season 2, Episode 2 - Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." Performer: "R.E.D.", Writer: "R.E.D." See fewer

The Defenders (2017)
(TV Mini-series) - Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Sunshine" (1 episode, 2017) Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Sunshine" (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

The H Word (Aug 18, 2017) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Sunshine" Performer: "Sunshine" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Sunshine" See fewer

Bolice (2016)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (1 episode, 2016) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Episode #2.21 (Jun 26, 2016) Season 2, Episode 21 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" Performer: "Quiet Dog" See fewer

Ladbrokes Players Championship (2016)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

2016: Day Six - Part 1 (Mar 27, 2016) Season 1, Episode 11 - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) See fewer

Mr. Robot (2015)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2015) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

eps1.1_ones-and-zer0es.mpeg (Jul 1, 2015) Season 1, Episode 2 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (uncredited) See fewer

Red Band Society (2014)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Nov 19, 2014) Season 1, Episode 8 - Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) Performer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" (uncredited) See fewer

Independent Lens (2014)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2014) Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Brother's Hypnotic (Apr 7, 2014) Season 15, Episode 15 - Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Gypsy" (as Mos Def) See fewer

Dexter (2011)
(TV Series) - Brother Sam (5 episodes, 2011) Brother Sam (5 episodes, 2011) See fewer

Just Let Go (Nov 6, 2011) Season 6, Episode 6 - Brother Sam Brother Sam See fewer

See fewer

The Colbert Report (2011)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Black Star (Oct 5, 2011) Season 8, Episode 3 - Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) Performer: "Fix Up" (uncredited), Writer: "Fix Up" (uncredited) See fewer

Lip Service (2010)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode #1.4 (Nov 2, 2010) Season 1, Episode 4 - Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) Performer: "Stylo" (uncredited), Writer: "Stylo" (uncredited) See fewer

Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (2010)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Für das Leben eines Freundes (Sep 9, 2010) Season 16, Episode 2 - Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) Performer: "Quiet Dog" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Quiet Dog" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) See fewer

Yo Gabba Gabba! (2010)
(TV Series) - Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Superhero (Mar 11, 2010) Season 3, Episode 6 - Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) Super Mr. Superhero (as Mos Def) See fewer

Late Show with David Letterman (2009)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009) Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Episode #17.54 (Dec 8, 2009) Season 17, Episode 54 - Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) Performer: "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" (uncredited) See fewer

House (2009)
(TV Series) - Lee (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2009) Lee (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Locked In (Mar 30, 2009) Season 5, Episode 19 - Lee (as Mos Def) Lee (as Mos Def) See fewer

Cold Case (2008)
(TV Series) - Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008) Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2008) See fewer

Street Money (Nov 30, 2008) Season 6, Episode 10 - Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) Performer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Producer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited), Writer: "The Boogie Man Song" (uncredited) See fewer

The Boondocks (2005–2008)
(TV Series) - Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2005), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" (1 episode, 2008) Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2005), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" (1 episode, 2008) See fewer

The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2 (Feb 4, 2008) Season 2, Episode 13 - Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" Gangstalicious (voice) (as Mos Def), Performer: "Homies Over Hoes" See fewer

See fewer

Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
(TV Series) - Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007) Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Episode #1.5 (Oct 7, 2007) Season 1, Episode 5 - Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) Performer: "The Beggar" (uncredited) See fewer

Def Poetry (2002–2007)
(TV Series) - Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director (as Mos Def) (28 episodes, 2002), Writer (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director (as Mos Def) (28 episodes, 2002), Writer (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Episode #6.2 Season 6, Episode 2 - Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) Co-executive Producer (as Mos Def) See fewer

See fewer

Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
(TV Series) - Banjo Player / Black Head of the CIA / Rondell, Black Delegation Rep / Gen. Cornrow Wallace / Anonymous Actor / Soldier (6 episodes, 2003), Performer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003), Writer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) Banjo Player / Black Head of the CIA / Rondell, Black Delegation Rep / Gen. Cornrow Wallace / Anonymous Actor / Soldier (6 episodes, 2003), Performer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003), Writer: "Close Edge" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Black Howard Dean & Stereotype Pixies (Jul 16, 2006) Season 3, Episode 2 - Banjo Player (uncredited) Banjo Player (uncredited) See fewer

See fewer

Entourage (2005)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

The Boys Are Back in Town (Jun 5, 2005) Season 2, Episode 1 - Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) Soundtrack ("Ghetto Rock") (uncredited) See fewer

Lackawanna Blues (2005)
(TV Movie) - The Bandleader (as Mos Def), Performer: "Caldonia", "Destination Love" The Bandleader (as Mos Def), Performer: "Caldonia", "Destination Love" See fewer

Something the Lord Made (2004)
(TV Movie) - Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) See fewer

EastEnders (2003)
(TV Series) - Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Episode #1.2511 (May 5, 2003) Season 1, Episode 2,511 - Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) Writer: "Reminisce / Where The Story Ends" (as Dante Smith) (uncredited) See fewer

My Wife and Kids (2002)
(TV Series) - Tommy (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) Tommy (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer

Chair Man of the Board (Dec 4, 2002) Season 3, Episode 12 - Tommy (as Mos Def) Tommy (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Proud Family (2002)
(TV Series) - Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer

Poetic Justice (Nov 8, 2002) Season 2, Episode 4 - Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) Mos Def (voice) (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Wire (2002)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002) Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002), Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) (1 episode, 2002) See fewer

Cleaning Up (Sep 1, 2002) Season 1, Episode 12 - Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) Performer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited), Writer: "Hip Hop" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) See fewer

The Cost (Aug 11, 2002) Season 1, Episode 10 - Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) Performer: "Hater Players" (as Mos Def) (uncredited) See fewer

The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002)
(TV Special) - Performer: "My Favorite Things" (as Mos Def) Performer: "My Favorite Things" (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Wayne Brady Show (2001)
(TV Series) - Mos Def (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Mos Def (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #1.2 (Aug 15, 2001) Season 1, Episode 2 - Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer

Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001)
(TV Movie) - Lt. Miller (as Mos Def), Performer: "Carmen In Lou's Pub", "Hill & Miller Argue" (as Mos Def) Lt. Miller (as Mos Def), Performer: "Carmen In Lou's Pub", "Hill & Miller Argue" (as Mos Def) See fewer

Top of the Pops (2001)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001), Writer: "Oh No" (1 episode, 2001) Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001), Writer: "Oh No" (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #38.4 (Feb 2, 2001) Season 38, Episode 4 - Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Oh No" Performer: "Oh No" (as Mos Def), Writer: "Oh No" See fewer

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Mathematics") (1 episode, 2000) Soundtrack ("Mathematics") (1 episode, 2000) See fewer

Crate 'n' Burial (Oct 20, 2000) Season 1, Episode 3 - Soundtrack ("Mathematics") Soundtrack ("Mathematics") See fewer

Flava (2000)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" (1 episode, 2000) Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" (1 episode, 2000) See fewer

Episode #5.7 (Jul 27, 2000) Season 5, Episode 7 - Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" Performer: "Ms Fat Booty" See fewer

NYPD Blue (1997–2000)
(TV Series) - Leslie Peach / Levon Wells (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 1997) Leslie Peach / Levon Wells (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 1997) See fewer

Stressed for Success (Apr 11, 2000) Season 7, Episode 15 - Leslie Peach (as Mos Def) Leslie Peach (as Mos Def) See fewer

See fewer

Bronx County (1998)
(TV Movie) - Cal Cal See fewer

Spin City (1998)
(TV Series) - Monty (as Mos' Def) (1 episode, 1998) Monty (as Mos' Def) (1 episode, 1998) See fewer

Gentleman's Agreement (Jan 28, 1998) Season 2, Episode 15 - Monty (as Mos' Def) Monty (as Mos' Def) See fewer

Brooklyn South (1997)
(TV Series) - Darius (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 1997) Darius (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 1997) See fewer

Dublin or Nothin' (Dec 8, 1997) Season 1, Episode 10 - Darius (as Mos Def) Darius (as Mos Def) See fewer

McMurder One (Nov 24, 1997) Season 1, Episode 9 - Darius (as Mos Def) Darius (as Mos Def) See fewer

Dellaventura (1997)
(TV Series) - Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1997) Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1997) See fewer

Clean Slate (Oct 21, 1997) Season 1, Episode 5 - Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) Morgue Assistant (as Dante Beze) See fewer

The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995)
(TV Series) - Dante (16 episodes, 1994) Dante (16 episodes, 1994) See fewer

Dial 'H' for Murder (Apr 12, 1995) Season 1, Episode 18 - Dante (as Dante Beze) Dante (as Dante Beze) See fewer

See fewer

The Cosby Mysteries (1994)
(TV Movie) - Dante (as Dante Bezé) Dante (as Dante Bezé) See fewer

Here and Now (1992)
(TV Series) - Alonzo (3 episodes, 1992) Alonzo (3 episodes, 1992) See fewer

A.J.'s Big Leap (Nov 28, 1992) Season 1, Episode 9 - Alonzo (as Dante Beze) Alonzo (as Dante Beze) See fewer

See fewer

You Take the Kids (1990–1991)
(TV Series) - Raymond Kirkland (6 episodes, 1990) Raymond Kirkland (6 episodes, 1990) See fewer

Bad Boy (Jan 19, 1991) Season 1, Episode 6 - Raymond Kirkland (as Dante Beze) Raymond Kirkland (as Dante Beze) See fewer

See fewer

God Bless the Child (1988)
(TV Movie) - Richard Watkins (as Dante Terrell Smith) Richard Watkins (as Dante Terrell Smith) See fewer

Self (78 titles)
Together for Palestine (2025) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Drink Champs (2022–2025) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) Self - Guest (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer #Flashback Episode - w/ Dave Chapelle & Black Star \| (Ep. 331) (Jan 3, 2025) Self - Guest (voice) Self - Guest (voice) See fewer Episode 331 w/ Black Star featuring Dave Chappelle (Sep 9, 2022) Self - Guest (voice) Self - Guest (voice) See fewer
The Midnight Miracle (2021) (Podcast Series) - Self - Host (voice) (4 episodes, 2021) Self - Host (voice) (4 episodes, 2021) See fewer Corn Flakes (Jun 6, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Host (voice) Self - Host (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019) Self Self See fewer
Hip-Hop Evolution (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Pass the Mic (Sep 6, 2019) Season 3, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer
Amy (2015) Self (as Def Mos) Self (as Def Mos) See fewer
The Getaway (2014) (TV Series) - Self (2014) (1 episode, 2014) Self (2014) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Yasiin Bey in Morocco (Nov 26, 2014) Season 2, Episode 7 - Self (2014) Self (2014) See fewer
Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief (2013) Self Self See fewer
Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell (2012) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2012) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Episode #1.12 (Nov 15, 2012) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2012) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest Vocalist (4 episodes, 2009) Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest Vocalist (4 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 3 January 2012 (Jan 3, 2012) Self - Musical Guest (as Black Star) Self - Musical Guest (as Black Star) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Re: Generation (2011) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Colbert Report (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2011) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Black Star (Oct 5, 2011) Season 8, Episode 3 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Takin' It to the Streets (2010) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Glastonbury 2010 (TV Mini-series) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
MTV World Stage: Gorillaz (2010) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Gulf Aid: Concert for the Coast (2010) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Later... With Jools Holland (2010) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #36.3 (Apr 30, 2010) Season 36, Episode 3 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
NRJ 12 Grammys Awards 2010 (2010) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Welcome to Blakroc (2009) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Late Show with David Letterman (2004–2009) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2004) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #17.54 (Dec 8, 2009) Season 17, Episode 54 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Real Time with Bill Maher (2007–2009) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2007) Self (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2007) See fewer Episode #7.6 (Mar 27, 2009) Season 7, Episode 6 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer Episode #5.17 (Sep 7, 2007) Season 5, Episode 17 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Talib Kweli presents Blacksmith TV (2008) (Music Video) - Self - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def) Self - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def) See fewer
What's in My Bag? (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2008) Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Mos Def (Nov 3, 2008) Season 1, Episode 19 - Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) See fewer
5th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors (2008) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Number One with a Bullet (2008) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Standard Operating Procedure (2013) Self Self See fewer
4Real (2007) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer 4Real City of God (Dec 27, 2007) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Prince Among Slaves (2007) Self - Narrator (as Mos Def) Self - Narrator (as Mos Def) See fewer
In Prison My Whole Life (2007) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Def Poetry (2002–2007) (TV Series) - Self - Host (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002) Self - Host (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002) See fewer Episode #6.2 Season 6, Episode 2 - Self - Host (as Mos Def) Self - Host (as Mos Def) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (2006) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Space Top 10 Countdown (2006) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Sidekicks (Nov 4, 2006) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
September in Brooklyn: The Making of 'Block Party' (2006) (Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
HBO First Look (2006) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) See fewer 16 Blocks (Feb 15, 2006) Season 13, Episode 2 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Coachella (2006) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #4.133 (Nov 2, 2005) Season 4, Episode 133 - Self - Guest (as Black Star) Self - Guest (as Black Star) See fewer Episode #3.187 (Oct 12, 2004) Season 3, Episode 187 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005) (Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005) (Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
MTV Unplugged (2005) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Alicia Keys: Unbreakable, Unplugged Version (Sep 23, 2005) Season 16, Episode 1 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Live with Kelly and Mark (2005) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 27 April 2005 (Apr 27, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
Kanye West: College Dropout - Video Anthology (2005) (Video) - Self (segments "Through the Wire", "Two Words") (as Mos Def) Self (segments "Through the Wire", "Two Words") (as Mos Def) See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2005) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 14 February 2005 (Feb 14, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth (2005) (Short) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The View (2005) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 18 January 2005 (Jan 18, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Renée Fleming/Mos Def (Jan 17, 2005) Season 1, Episode 11 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee (as Mos Def) Self - Nominee (as Mos Def) See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2001–2004) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2001) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2001) See fewer Snoop Dogg/Keri Russell/Mos Def (Dec 30, 2004) Season 12, Episode 61 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer Al Franken/Rich Hall/Mos Def (Jan 2, 2001) Season 8, Episode 52 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2004) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode #12.172 (Oct 12, 2004) Season 12, Episode 172 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer
MOBO Awards 2004 (2004) (TV Special) - Self - Host (as Mos Def) Self - Host (as Mos Def) See fewer
Chappelle's Show (2003–2004) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2003) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2003) See fewer Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters (Mar 31, 2004) Season 2, Episode 11 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer See more See fewer Loading
35th NAACP Image Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Juvies (2004) Self (voice) (as Mos Def) Self (voice) (as Mos Def) See fewer
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Essence Awards (2003) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Erykah Badu Feat. Common: Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop) (2002) (Music Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Freshest Kids (2002) (Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) See fewer Episode dated 17 June 2002 (Jun 17, 2002) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002) (TV Special) - Self - Performer (as Mos Def) Self - Performer (as Mos Def) See fewer
Voice of the Voiceless (2001) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Reverb (2001) (TV Series) - Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #4.11 (Oct 24, 2001) Season 4, Episode 11 - Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) See fewer
Crossover (2001) (TV Special) - Self (as MosDef) Self (as MosDef) See fewer
MADD Sports (2001) (TV Series) - Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode dated 16 September 2001 (Sep 16, 2001) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) See fewer
Fuji Rock Festival '01 (2001) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Top of the Pops (2001) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #38.4 (Feb 2, 2001) Season 38, Episode 4 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Lyricist Lounge Show (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Flava (2000) (TV Series) - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2000) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer Episode #5.7 (Jul 27, 2000) Season 5, Episode 7 - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) See fewer Episode #5.4 (Jul 6, 2000) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) See fewer
Jo Whiley (2000) (TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2000) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Episode #4.8 (May 24, 2000) Season 4, Episode 8 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer
Teen Summit (1996) (TV Series) - Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1996) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1996) See fewer DJ Hiro/Off the Curb/Dru Down (1996) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) See fewer
Eyes on Hip Hop (1995) (Video) - Self - Rapper Self - Rapper See fewer
Make Some Noise (1994) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Self (78 titles)

Together for Palestine (2025)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Drink Champs (2022–2025)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) Self - Guest (voice) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer

#Flashback Episode - w/ Dave Chapelle & Black Star | (Ep. 331) (Jan 3, 2025) Self - Guest (voice) Self - Guest (voice) See fewer

Episode 331 w/ Black Star featuring Dave Chappelle (Sep 9, 2022) Self - Guest (voice) Self - Guest (voice) See fewer

The Midnight Miracle (2021)
(Podcast Series) - Self - Host (voice) (4 episodes, 2021) Self - Host (voice) (4 episodes, 2021) See fewer

Corn Flakes (Jun 6, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self - Host (voice) Self - Host (voice) See fewer

See fewer

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2020)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)
Self Self See fewer

Hip-Hop Evolution (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Pass the Mic (Sep 6, 2019) Season 3, Episode 3 - Self Self See fewer

Amy (2015)
Self (as Def Mos) Self (as Def Mos) See fewer

The Getaway (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (2014) (1 episode, 2014) Self (2014) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Yasiin Bey in Morocco (Nov 26, 2014) Season 2, Episode 7 - Self (2014) Self (2014) See fewer

Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief (2013)
Self Self See fewer

Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell (2012)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2012) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer

Episode #1.12 (Nov 15, 2012) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2012)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest Vocalist (4 episodes, 2009) Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest Vocalist (4 episodes, 2009) See fewer

Episode dated 3 January 2012 (Jan 3, 2012) Self - Musical Guest (as Black Star) Self - Musical Guest (as Black Star) See fewer

See fewer

Re: Generation (2011)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Colbert Report (2011)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2011) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Black Star (Oct 5, 2011) Season 8, Episode 3 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Takin' It to the Streets (2010)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Glastonbury 2010
(TV Mini-series) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

MTV World Stage: Gorillaz (2010)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Gulf Aid: Concert for the Coast (2010)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Later... With Jools Holland (2010)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode #36.3 (Apr 30, 2010) Season 36, Episode 3 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

NRJ 12 Grammys Awards 2010 (2010)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Welcome to Blakroc (2009)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Late Show with David Letterman (2004–2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2004) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (3 episodes, 2004) See fewer

Episode #17.54 (Dec 8, 2009) Season 17, Episode 54 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

See fewer

Real Time with Bill Maher (2007–2009)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2007) Self (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2007) See fewer

Episode #7.6 (Mar 27, 2009) Season 7, Episode 6 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Episode #5.17 (Sep 7, 2007) Season 5, Episode 17 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Talib Kweli presents Blacksmith TV (2008)
(Music Video) - Self - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def) Self - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def) See fewer

What's in My Bag? (2008)
(TV Series) - Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2008) Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2008) See fewer

Mos Def (Nov 3, 2008) Season 1, Episode 19 - Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) Self - Hip Hop MC & Actor (as Mos Def) See fewer

5th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors (2008)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Number One with a Bullet (2008)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Standard Operating Procedure (2013)
Self Self See fewer

4Real (2007)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

4Real City of God (Dec 27, 2007) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Prince Among Slaves (2007)
Self - Narrator (as Mos Def) Self - Narrator (as Mos Def) See fewer

In Prison My Whole Life (2007)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Def Poetry (2002–2007)
(TV Series) - Self - Host (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002) Self - Host (as Mos Def) (44 episodes, 2002) See fewer

Episode #6.2 Season 6, Episode 2 - Self - Host (as Mos Def) Self - Host (as Mos Def) See fewer

See fewer

Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (2006)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Space Top 10 Countdown (2006)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) See fewer

Sidekicks (Nov 4, 2006) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

September in Brooklyn: The Making of 'Block Party' (2006)
(Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

HBO First Look (2006)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2006) See fewer

16 Blocks (Feb 15, 2006) Season 13, Episode 2 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Coachella (2006)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004–2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer

Episode #4.133 (Nov 2, 2005) Season 4, Episode 133 - Self - Guest (as Black Star) Self - Guest (as Black Star) See fewer

Episode #3.187 (Oct 12, 2004) Season 3, Episode 187 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

MTV Unplugged (2005)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Alicia Keys: Unbreakable, Unplugged Version (Sep 23, 2005) Season 16, Episode 1 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Live with Kelly and Mark (2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 27 April 2005 (Apr 27, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

Kanye West: College Dropout - Video Anthology (2005)
(Video) - Self (segments "Through the Wire", "Two Words") (as Mos Def) Self (segments "Through the Wire", "Two Words") (as Mos Def) See fewer

Tavis Smiley (2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 14 February 2005 (Feb 14, 2005) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth (2005)
(Short) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The View (2005)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 18 January 2005 (Jan 18, 2005) Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Renée Fleming/Mos Def (Jan 17, 2005) Season 1, Episode 11 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
(TV Special) - Self - Nominee (as Mos Def) Self - Nominee (as Mos Def) See fewer

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2001–2004)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2001) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2001) See fewer

Snoop Dogg/Keri Russell/Mos Def (Dec 30, 2004) Season 12, Episode 61 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

Al Franken/Rich Hall/Mos Def (Jan 2, 2001) Season 8, Episode 52 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2004) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Episode #12.172 (Oct 12, 2004) Season 12, Episode 172 - Self - Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

MOBO Awards 2004 (2004)
(TV Special) - Self - Host (as Mos Def) Self - Host (as Mos Def) See fewer

Chappelle's Show (2003–2004)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2003) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2003) See fewer

Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters (Mar 31, 2004) Season 2, Episode 11 - Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def) See fewer

See fewer

35th NAACP Image Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Juvies (2004)
Self (voice) (as Mos Def) Self (voice) (as Mos Def) See fewer

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Essence Awards (2003)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

Erykah Badu Feat. Common: Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop) (2002)
(Music Video) - Self Self See fewer

The Freshest Kids (2002)
(Video) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Last Call with Carson Daly (2002)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2002) See fewer

Episode dated 17 June 2002 (Jun 17, 2002) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer (as Mos Def) Self - Performer (as Mos Def) See fewer

Voice of the Voiceless (2001)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Reverb (2001)
(TV Series) - Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #4.11 (Oct 24, 2001) Season 4, Episode 11 - Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) Self - Mos Def Presents Black Jack Johnson (as Mos Def) See fewer

Crossover (2001)
(TV Special) - Self (as MosDef) Self (as MosDef) See fewer

MADD Sports (2001)
(TV Series) - Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode dated 16 September 2001 (Sep 16, 2001) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) Self - Recording Artist (as Mos Def) See fewer

Fuji Rock Festival '01 (2001)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Top of the Pops (2001)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #38.4 (Feb 2, 2001) Season 38, Episode 4 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Lyricist Lounge Show
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000 (2000)
(TV Special) - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Flava (2000)
(TV Series) - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2000) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2000) See fewer

Episode #5.7 (Jul 27, 2000) Season 5, Episode 7 - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) See fewer

Episode #5.4 (Jul 6, 2000) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) Self - Presenter (as Mos Def) See fewer

Jo Whiley (2000)
(TV Series) - Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2000) Self (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2000) See fewer

Episode #4.8 (May 24, 2000) Season 4, Episode 8 - Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Teen Summit (1996)
(TV Series) - Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1996) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) (1 episode, 1996) See fewer

DJ Hiro/Off the Curb/Dru Down (1996) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) Self - Host (as Mos Def/Dante Beze) See fewer

Eyes on Hip Hop (1995)
(Video) - Self - Rapper Self - Rapper See fewer

Make Some Noise (1994)
Self (as Mos Def) Self (as Mos Def) See fewer

Archive Footage (5 titles)
TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture (2024) (TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Kanye Breaks The Telethon (Oct 13, 2024) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022) (TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2022) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer Act II: Purpose (Feb 23, 2022) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer Act I: Vision (Feb 16, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer
You're Watching Video Music Box (2021) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
2010 MTV Video Music Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Self - Nominee (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self - Nominee (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer
Chappelle's Show (2003) (TV Series) - Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2003) Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer The Best of Chappelle's Show: Volume 1 Mixtape (Apr 16, 2003) Season 1, Episode 13 - Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer

Archive Footage (5 titles)

TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture (2024)
(TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2024) See fewer

Kanye Breaks The Telethon (Oct 13, 2024) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2022) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer

Act II: Purpose (Feb 23, 2022) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer

Act I: Vision (Feb 16, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer

You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

2010 MTV Video Music Awards (2010)
(TV Special) - Self - Nominee (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Self - Nominee (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer

Chappelle's Show (2003)
(TV Series) - Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2003) Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

The Best of Chappelle's Show: Volume 1 Mixtape (Apr 16, 2003) Season 1, Episode 13 - Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) Gen. Cornrow Wallace (archive footage) (as Mos Def) See fewer

Other (17 titles)
Memento Mori (2019–2021) (Podcast Series) - Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Drunk And Hot Girls (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Ms. Fat Booty (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Drunk And Hot Girls (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Ms. Fat Booty (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Ep. 20: Swedish House Mafia (Oct 22, 2021) Season 1, Episode 20 - Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Linkin Park: She Couldn't (2020) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
A Tribe Called Red feat. Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear: R.E.D. (2016) (Music Video) - Yasiin Bey, Talent Yasiin Bey, Talent See fewer
A$AP Rocky: Everyday (Official Video) (2015) (Music Video) - Writer Writer See fewer
Fat Joe Feat. Kanye West, Jadakiss, Miguel, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash, Busta Rhymes & Ashanti: Pride N Joy (2012) (Music Video) - Mos Def (voice) Mos Def (voice) See fewer
Fight Night Round 4 (2009) (Video Game) - Performer: "Life In Marvelous Times" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Life In Marvelous Times" (as Mos Def) See fewer
Final Fight: Streetwise (2006) (Video Game) - Performer: "Wylin' Out" Performer: "Wylin' Out" See fewer
True Crime: New York City (2005) (Video Game) - Writer: "Definition" (as Dante Smith) Writer: "Definition" (as Dante Smith) See fewer
Alicia Keys: You Don't Know My Name (2003) (Music Video) - Man Man See fewer
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x (2001) (Video Game) - Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" See fewer
Madden NFL 2002 (2001) (Video Game) - Performer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)", Writer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)" Performer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)", Writer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)" See fewer
Hip Hop for Respect: One Four Love (Pt. 1) (2000) (Music Video) - Actor Actor See fewer
Mos Def Featuring Nate Dogg & Pharoah Monch: Oh No (2000) (Music Video) - Mos Def Mos Def See fewer
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000) (Video Game) - Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" See fewer
Black Star Feat. Common: Respiration (1999) (Music Video) - Mos Def (as Black Star) Mos Def (as Black Star) See fewer
Scritti Politti: Tinseltown to the Boogie Down (1999) (Music Video) - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def), Composer (as Mos Def) Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def), Composer (as Mos Def) See fewer
Black Star: Definition (1998) (Music Video) - Mos Def Mos Def See fewer

Other (17 titles)

Memento Mori (2019–2021)
(Podcast Series) - Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Drunk And Hot Girls (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Ms. Fat Booty (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Drunk And Hot Girls (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2021), Perfomer: Ms. Fat Booty (as Mos Def) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Ep. 20: Swedish House Mafia (Oct 22, 2021) Season 1, Episode 20 - Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts Perfomer: Kids See Ghosts See fewer

See fewer

Linkin Park: She Couldn't (2020)
(Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer

A Tribe Called Red feat. Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear: R.E.D. (2016)
(Music Video) - Yasiin Bey, Talent Yasiin Bey, Talent See fewer

A$AP Rocky: Everyday (Official Video) (2015)
(Music Video) - Writer Writer See fewer

Fat Joe Feat. Kanye West, Jadakiss, Miguel, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash, Busta Rhymes & Ashanti: Pride N Joy (2012)
(Music Video) - Mos Def (voice) Mos Def (voice) See fewer

Fight Night Round 4 (2009)
(Video Game) - Performer: "Life In Marvelous Times" (as Mos Def) Performer: "Life In Marvelous Times" (as Mos Def) See fewer

Final Fight: Streetwise (2006)
(Video Game) - Performer: "Wylin' Out" Performer: "Wylin' Out" See fewer

True Crime: New York City (2005)
(Video Game) - Writer: "Definition" (as Dante Smith) Writer: "Definition" (as Dante Smith) See fewer

Alicia Keys: You Don't Know My Name (2003)
(Music Video) - Man Man See fewer

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x (2001)
(Video Game) - Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" See fewer

Madden NFL 2002 (2001)
(Video Game) - Performer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)", Writer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)" Performer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)", Writer: "Mathematics (Instrumental Version)" See fewer

Hip Hop for Respect: One Four Love (Pt. 1) (2000)
(Music Video) - Actor Actor See fewer

Mos Def Featuring Nate Dogg & Pharoah Monch: Oh No (2000)
(Music Video) - Mos Def Mos Def See fewer

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000)
(Video Game) - Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" Performer: "B-Boy Document '99" (as Mos Def), Writer: "B-Boy Document '99" See fewer

Black Star Feat. Common: Respiration (1999)
(Music Video) - Mos Def (as Black Star) Mos Def (as Black Star) See fewer

Scritti Politti: Tinseltown to the Boogie Down (1999)
(Music Video) - Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def), Composer (as Mos Def) Yasiin Bey (as Mos Def), Composer (as Mos Def) See fewer

Black Star: Definition (1998)
(Music Video) - Mos Def Mos Def See fewer

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