Mos Def

thumb|300px|Mos Def with Piggy and Kermit in 2004 at the 56th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Mos Def (b. Dante Smith, 1973) is a hip-hop artist known for "conscious" lyrics, dealing with issues such as poverty, family, and the general struggle of the black community. In 2004, he appeared with Kermit and Miss Piggy on the red carpet pre-show coverage before the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The following year, he played Ford Prefect in the Creature Shop film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 
He began his acting career appearing on various television programs, such as The Cosby Mysteries. He made a successful leap into film acting, appearing in films such as The Italian Job (with Seth Green) and 16 Blocks (with Bruce Willis). He has also appeared on a number of Chappelle's Show episodes, both acting and rapping.
Image:Fordprefect.jpg|Mos Def in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
==External links==
*Official site
*IMDb
*Mos Def on Myspace
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Category:Celebrities
Category:Creature Shop Movie Actors