I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldnt be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. – Mos Def
I have no confidence issues with the impact or the quality of the music. No one in hip-hop, before this point and to this point, with all due respect, has done this. – Mos Def
With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasnt just about being noticed, you know? – Mos Def
You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. – Mos Def
I want to deal with somebody who comes from another country to the United States and has a family that comes. I dont care if its a black family from Jamaica or a Hispanic family from Mexico. These issues need to be dealt with, but they need to be dealt with in the entertaining way. – Harvey Weinstein