S. Samuel
New York rapper Talib Kweli has spoken out on recent reports and rumors claiming his close pal Mos Def a.k.a. Yasiin Bey is banned from entering the United States. #WakeUp
Kweli defended his fellow Brooklyn rap friend and dismissed the reports.
“I haven’t spoken on Yasiin cuz it seemed obvious to me that these rumors are unsubstantiated lies. But y’all believe blogs so I must.,” Talib tweeted May 29.
“Think about you’ve read about Yasiin. Does it make sense? No it doesn’t. Do you own research if you that concerned. Stop believing blogs.”
“No need to get up in arms. Yasiin is, in the words of Dave Chappelle, chillin out in South Africa #mandelavoice” (Talib Kweli’s Twitter)
Last week, an alleged Bey associate claimed there was no ban on the rap vet.
Abdi Hussein, another American living in Cape Town, said it was a “complete lie” that Mos Def was barred from the US, saying the rapper had merely “moved the dates” for his tour because he was working on other projects in Africa. Hussein told The Times yesterday: “[Mos Def] has never attempted to enter any country and been refused. It’s a complete lie. In fact, if there was anything criminal against you, they would invite you back so they could lock you up.” (Times Live CO)
An announcement of Bey’s nixed tour was posted onto website Together Boston this month.
“We regret to inform you that due to immigration / legal issues Yasiin Bey is unable to enter back into the United States and his upcoming U.S. tour has been canceled, including May 15th, Together Boston’s show at The Wilbur Theatre. Individual ticket refunds for this show are available at point of sale.” (Together Boston)
The rap veteran packed his bags and moved to South Africa in 2009.
The 40-year-old Brooklyn-born rapper recently relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, choosing to live there full time after falling in love with the city. (Boston)
