Yasiin Bey’s South Africa Court Battle Suffers Another Delay

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

G.O.O.D. Music’s Yasiin Bey, formerly Mos Def, is going to have to wait a little longer before he can settle an immigration dispute in South Africa.

According to reports, Bey’s current legal dispute will now go down in May.

The case against American rapper Mos Def has been postponed to May 12 in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court. The New York native, also known as Yasiin Bey, faces charges of contravening the Immigration Act. Mos Def was arrested in January after trying to leave the country with an unrecognised ‘World Government of World Citizens’ passport. (ENCA)

Recent reports revealed Bey’s refusal to remove his head turban caused a court delay.

The American rapper faces charges of trying to leave the country with a bogus passport. He presented a “world passport,” instead of his American passport and was slapped with the charge. After being turned away, he returned with a loose scarf partially covering his head. The world passport — technically called “World Government of World Citizens” — is not recognized by the country. (TMZ)

Bey officially announced his retirement a few months ago following a run-in with overseas law enforcement.

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“I just wanna go home – the state of South Africa has interfered with my right to move but to even fulfill my professional obligations unnecessarily and that’s fine. We don’t have to be enemies and we don’t have to be friends either. My family and I are prepared immediately to make whatever move that we need to make outside of this state, never to return to this state again – I’m retiring from the music recording industry that’s currently assembled today and from Hollywood immediately. I will be releasing my final album this year and that’s that. Peace to all, fear none, thank everyone for their time. Much success to you even if you wish the opposite like Nas said – I ain’t no threat or hazard to nobody. I really try to mind my business.” (Soundcloud)

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According to reports, a passport problem landed the rap veteran in police custody in January.

“The South African Police Service (SAPS) has charged him with usage of fraudulent travel documents. The matter is currently before the courts‚” Home Affairs ministerial spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete said via Twitter. (Times Live)

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. You're likely to find me covering hip-hop news and music releases. Netflix is still my go-to before Disney Plus.

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