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187 titles |
Past Film & Video (52 titles) | Budget | Opening Weekend | Gross (US & Canada) | Gross (Worldwide) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes(2018)
Soundtrack ( "Black Radio" ), Writer ( "Black Radio" ) Soundtrack ( "Black Radio" ), Writer ( "Black Radio" ) See fewer |
$41K
|
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$425K
|
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Little Boxes(2016)
Performer ( "Quiet Dog" ) (as Mos Def), Writer ( "Quiet Dog" ) (as Dante Smith), Special Thanks Performer ( "Quiet Dog" ) (as Mos Def), Writer ( "Quiet Dog" ) (as Dante Smith), Special Thanks See fewer |
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$190MM
|
$147MM
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$353MM
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$1.52B
|
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$12MM
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$104K
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$265K
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$1.5MM
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$8MM
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$134K
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$16MM
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$84MM
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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
|
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$16K
|
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€2K
|
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap(2012)
Self (as Mos Def), Performer ( "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop" ), Writer ( "Fix Up" ), Writer ( "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" ) (as Dante Smith) Self (as Mos Def), Performer ( "Quiet Dog Bite Hard", "Fix Up", "Hip Hop" ), Writer ( "Fix Up" ), Writer ( "Quiet Dog Bite Hard" ) (as Dante Smith) See fewer |
$150K
|
$288K
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$333K
|
|
$97K
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$409K
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$626K
|
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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
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$22MM
|
$22MM
|
|
Heartbreaker(2010)
Performer ( "America" ), Writer ( "America" ) (as Dante Smith) Performer ( "America" ), Writer ( "America" ) (as Dante Smith) See fewer |
€8.7MM
|
$53K
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$504K
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$48MM
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$3MM
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$4.1MM
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$10MM
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$10MM
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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
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$3.4MM
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$8.2MM
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$8.9MM
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$20MM
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$4.1MM
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$11MM
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$31MM
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$8K
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$15K
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$15K
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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
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$76MM
|
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby(2006)
Mos Def (as Mos Def) Mos Def (as Mos Def) See fewer |
$72MM
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$47MM
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$148MM
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$163MM
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift(2006)
Performer ( "Six Days" ) (as Mos Def) Performer ( "Six Days" ) (as Mos Def) See fewer |
$85MM
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$24MM
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$63MM
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$159MM
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$6.2MM
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$49K
|
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$52MM
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$12MM
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$37MM
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$66MM
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The Ground Truth(2006)
Performer ( "Live Wire Snap" ), Writer ( "Live Wire Snap" ) Performer ( "Live Wire Snap" ), Writer ( "Live Wire Snap" ) See fewer |
$12K
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$20K
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$20K
|
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Dave Chappelle's Block Party(2005)
Self (as Mos Def), Performer ( "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By" ), Writer ( "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" ) (as Dante Smith) Self (as Mos Def), Performer ( "Two Words", "Definition", "Move Somethin'", "Umi Says", "Get By" ), Writer ( "Two Words", "Definition", "Umi Says" ) (as Dante Smith) See fewer |
$3MM
|
$6.5MM
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$12MM
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$12MM
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy(2005)
Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) Ford Prefect (as Mos Def) See fewer |
$50MM
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$21MM
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$51MM
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$104MM
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Terminator 5: Smert Gollivuda(2004)
Performer ( "I Against I" ) Performer ( "I Against I" ) See fewer |
€0
|
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$50K
|
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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
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$66MM
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$54K
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$1.6MM
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$4.7MM
|
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Mean Creek(2004)
Performer ( "Fear Not of Man" ) (as Mos Def) Performer ( "Fear Not of Man" ) (as Mos Def) See fewer |
$500K
|
$29K
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$604K
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$803K
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The Italian Job(2003)
Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack ( "The Jump Off" ) (as Dante Smith), Performer ( "The Jump Off" ) Left Ear (as Mos Def), Soundtrack ( "The Jump Off" ) (as Dante Smith), Performer ( "The Jump Off" ) See fewer |
$60MM
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$19MM
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$106MM
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$176MM
|
$24MM
|
$10MM
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$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
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$27MM
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$28MM
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$13MM
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$15MM
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$47MM
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$98MM
|
|
$1.1MM
|
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$500K
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$99K
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$254K
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$254K
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$54MM
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$33MM
|
$82MM
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$155MM
|
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$85MM
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$15MM
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$38MM
|
$78MM
|
|
$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
|
$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
|
|||
$24MM
|
$6.3MM
|
$26MM
|
$66MM
|
Past Television (47 titles) | Episodes |
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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
|
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 |
1
|
For Life(2020)
(TV Series) - Performer ( "Umi Says" )(1 episode, 2020), Writer ( "Umi Says" )(1 episode, 2020) Performer ( "Umi Says" )(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) - Writer ( "America" )(1 episode, 2019), Performer ( "America" )(1 episode, 2019) Writer ( "America" )(1 episode, 2019), Performer ( "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" )(1 episode, 2019) Performer ( "Umi Says" )(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" )(1 episode, 2018), Writer ( "Twilite Speedball" )(1 episode, 2018) Performer ( "Twilite Speedball" )(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) - Writer ( "Sunshine" )(1 episode, 2017), Performer ( "Sunshine" )(1 episode, 2017) Writer ( "Sunshine" )(1 episode, 2017), Performer ( "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) - Writer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2016), Performer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2016) Writer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2016), Performer ( "Stylo" )(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" )(1 episode, 2015) Performer ( "Quiet Dog" )(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) - Writer ( "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" )(1 episode, 2014), Performer ( "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" )(1 episode, 2014) Writer ( "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" )(1 episode, 2014), Performer ( "Bedstuy Parade & Funeral March" )(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" )(1 episode, 2014) Performer ( "Gypsy" )(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
|
5
|
|
The Colbert Report(2011)
(TV Series) - Performer ( "Fix Up" )(1 episode, 2011), Self - Guest(1 episode, 2011), Writer ( "Fix Up" )(1 episode, 2011) Performer ( "Fix Up" )(1 episode, 2011), Self - Guest(1 episode, 2011), Writer ( "Fix Up" )(1 episode, 2011) See fewer
Black Star(Oct
5,
2011)
Season 8,
Episode 3
-
Self - Guest (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Fix Up" ) (uncredited),
Writer ( "Fix Up" ) (uncredited)
Self - Guest (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Fix Up" ) (uncredited),
Writer ( "Fix Up" ) (uncredited)
See fewer
|
1
|
Lip Service(2010)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2010), Performer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2010) Writer ( "Stylo" )(1 episode, 2010), Performer ( "Stylo" )(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) - Writer ( "Quiet Dog" )(1 episode, 2010), Performer ( "Quiet Dog" )(1 episode, 2010) Writer ( "Quiet Dog" )(1 episode, 2010), Performer ( "Quiet Dog" )(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(1 episode, 2010) Super Mr. Superhero(1 episode, 2010) See fewer |
1
|
Late Show with David Letterman(2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest(1 episode, 2009), Performer ( "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" )(1 episode, 2009) Self - Musical Guest(1 episode, 2009), Performer ( "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" )(1 episode, 2009) See fewer
Episode #17.54(Dec
8,
2009)
Season 17,
Episode 54
-
Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" ) (uncredited)
Self - Musical Guest (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" ) (uncredited)
See fewer
|
1
|
1
|
|
Cold Case(2008)
(TV Series) - Producer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(1 episode, 2008), Performer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(1 episode, 2008), Writer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(1 episode, 2008) Producer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(1 episode, 2008), Performer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(1 episode, 2008), Writer ( "The Boogie Man Song" )(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(3 episodes, 2005), Performer ( "Homies Over Hoes" )(1 episode, 2008) Gangstalicious(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
|
3
|
Tell Me You Love Me(2007)
(TV Series) - Performer ( "The Beggar" )(1 episode, 2007) Performer ( "The Beggar" )(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(44 episodes, 2002), Self - Host / Self(44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director(28 episodes, 2002), Writer (1 episode, 2007) Co-Executive Producer(44 episodes, 2002), Self - Host / Self(44 episodes, 2002), Musical Director(28 episodes, 2002), Writer (1 episode, 2007) See fewer
Def Poetry Bay Area: Ise Lyfe(Feb
7,
2007)
Season 7,
Episode 2
-
Self - Host (as Mos Def),
Co-Executive Producer (as Mos Def)
Self - Host (as Mos Def),
Co-Executive Producer (as Mos Def)
See fewer
|
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), Self - Musical Guest(1 episode, 2003), Writer ( "Close Edge" )(1 episode, 2003), Performer ( "Close Edge" )(1 episode, 2003) Banjo Player / Black Head of the CIA / Rondell, Black Delegation Rep / Gen. Cornrow Wallace / Anonymous Actor / Soldier(6 episodes, 2003), Self - Musical Guest(1 episode, 2003), Writer ( "Close Edge" )(1 episode, 2003), Performer ( "Close Edge" )(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
|
7
|
Entourage(2005)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack(1 episode, 2005) Soundtrack(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 |
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Something the Lord Made(2004)
(TV Movie) - Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) Vivien Thomas (as Mos Def) See fewer |
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EastEnders(2003)
(TV Series) - Writer ( "Reminisce/Where the Story Ends" )(1 episode, 2003) Writer ( "Reminisce/Where the Story Ends" )(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(1 episode, 2002) Tommy(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(1 episode, 2002) 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 ( "Hater Players" )(1 episode, 2002), Performer ( "Hip Hop" )(1 episode, 2002), Writer ( "Hip Hop" )(1 episode, 2002) Performer ( "Hater Players" )(1 episode, 2002), Performer ( "Hip Hop" )(1 episode, 2002), Writer ( "Hip Hop" )(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
|
2
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The 56th Annual Tony Awards(2002)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer (as Mos Def), Performer ( "My Favorite Things" ) (as Mos Def) Self - Performer (as Mos Def), Performer ( "My Favorite Things" ) (as Mos Def) See fewer |
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The Wayne Brady Show(2001)
(TV Series) - Mos Def(1 episode, 2001) 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 |
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Top of the Pops(2001)
(TV Series) - Performer ( "Oh No" )(1 episode, 2001), Writer ( "Oh No" )(1 episode, 2001), Self(1 episode, 2001) Performer ( "Oh No" )(1 episode, 2001), Writer ( "Oh No" )(1 episode, 2001), Self(1 episode, 2001) See fewer
Episode #38.4(Feb
2,
2001)
Season 38,
Episode 4
-
Self (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Oh No" ) (as Mos Def),
Writer ( "Oh No" )
Self (as Mos Def),
Performer ( "Oh No" ) (as Mos Def),
Writer ( "Oh No" )
See fewer
|
1
|
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
(TV Series) - Soundtrack(1 episode, 2000) Soundtrack(1 episode, 2000) See fewer
Crate 'n' Burial(Oct
20,
2000)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Soundtrack ( "Mathematics" )
Soundtrack ( "Mathematics" )
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Episode #5.7(Jul
27,
2000)
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1997)
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Clean Slate(Oct
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Here and Now(1992)
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12,
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Alicia Keys: Unbreakable, Unplugged Version(Sep
23,
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Live with Kelly and Mark(2005)
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Episode dated 27 April 2005(Apr
27,
2005)
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Kanye West: College Dropout - Video Anthology(2005)
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Tavis Smiley(2005)
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Episode dated 14 February 2005(Feb
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson(2005)
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Renée Fleming/Mos Def(Jan
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The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005(2005)
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Mandela Boot Camp & The Time Haters(Mar
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien(2001–2004)
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30,
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(2004)
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12,
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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!(2003)
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Last Call with Carson Daly(2002)
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Reverb(2001)
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24,
2001)
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MADD Sports(2001)
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The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000(2000)
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Episode #5.4(Jul
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Teen Summit(1996)
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DJ Hiro/Off the Curb/Dru Down(1996)
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Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy(2022)
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Act II: Purpose(Feb
23,
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Act I: Vision(Feb
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2010 MTV Video Music Awards(2010)
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Chappelle's Show(2003)
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The Best of Chappelle's Show: Volume 1 Mixtape(Apr
16,
2003)
Season 1,
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A Tribe Called Red feat. Yasiin Bey, Narcy & Black Bear: R.E.D.(2016)
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Gorillaz feat. Mos Def & Bobby Womack: Stylo(2010)
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Final Fight: Streetwise(2006)
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True Crime: New York City(2005)
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Madden NFL 2002(2001)
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2(2000)
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Black Star Feat. Common: Respiration(1999)
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Scritti Politti: Tinseltown to the Boogie Down(1999)
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