Malik B.

Malik Abdul Basit (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020), known by his stage name Malik B., was an American rapper and singer. He founded the hip hop band the Roots.Davis, Kimberly (2003) "The Roots Redefine Hip-Hop's Past", Ebony, June 2003, p. 162Shapiro, Peter (2005) The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop, Rough Guides, , p. 323 He appeared on the first four albums released by the Roots. He returned as a featured artist for some later albums. 

He released one EP, etitled Psychological, on emcee Haak Blast's publishing company Future Blast Publishing. He also released two studio albums: Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015) with Mr. Green. Basit was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Basit died on July 29, 2020 at the age of 47.

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Category:1972 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Rappers from Pennsylvania
Category:American hip hop musicians
Category:Singers from Philadelphia
Category:21st-century American rappers