Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (born October 7, 1977), better known as Napoleon, is an American former rapper of
Tupac
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...
's rap group
Outlawz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur. Most of the group m ...
Newark, New Jersey
Newark ( , ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County and the second largest city within the New York metropolitan area. He was raised by his Christian grandmother after his Muslim parents were murdered in their home in front of him in "an 'execution-style' slaying" when he was three.
Career
Napoleon was a member of the
Outlawz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur. Most of the group m ...
(originally "Dramacydal", subsequently "tha Outlaw Immortalz"), a hip hop group founded by rapper
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...
in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur, coming to prominence by appearing on his
Makaveli
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...
album. After Shakur's death in 1996, the group were co-billed on the posthumous album '' Still I Rise'', and released their first album, ''
Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us
''Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us'' is the debut album by rap group Outlawz, not counting their collaborative '' Still I Rise''. It was released on November 7, 2000, on Outlaw Recordz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an America ...
'' in 2000. Napoleon also appeared on their next two albums, ''
Novakane
''Novakane'' is the second studio album by American hip-hop group Outlawz, It was released on October 23, 2001, by Outlaw Recordz and Koch Records
MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch", formerly known as Koch Records and eOne Music) is a New ...
'' (2001) and ''
Neva Surrenda
''Neva Surrenda'' is the third studio album by hip hop group Outlawz. It was released on October 22, 2002 on Outlaw Recordz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 19 ...
'' (2002). In 2006 Napoleon released his only solo album ''Loyalty Over Money''.
Conversion to Islam
In 2001, a Muslim record producer, impressed by Napoleon's potential as a leader, motivated him to embrace Islam and forsake his former use of alcohol and drugs. Beale considers hip hop and Islam to be incompatible, because "they basically call for two different things" and that even if the song's message is positive, "if it is not according to the Sunnah (teachings) of the Prophet Muhammad, then it is unacceptable".
Recent activities
In 2008, he and his brother owned a barbershop in Studio City, Los Angeles. In 2014, he was co-owner of a coffee shop in
Riyadh
Riyadh (, ar, الرياض, 'ar-Riyāḍ, lit.: 'The Gardens' Najdi pronunciation: ), formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of th ...
.
He married a Emirati woman with whom he had four children.
Discography
Studio albums
;With
Outlawz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur. Most of the group m ...
Ride Wit Us or Collide Wit Us
''Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us'' is the debut album by rap group Outlawz, not counting their collaborative '' Still I Rise''. It was released on November 7, 2000, on Outlaw Recordz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an America ...
'' (2000)
*''
Novakane
''Novakane'' is the second studio album by American hip-hop group Outlawz, It was released on October 23, 2001, by Outlaw Recordz and Koch Records
MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch", formerly known as Koch Records and eOne Music) is a New ...
'' (2001)
*''
Neva Surrenda
''Neva Surrenda'' is the third studio album by hip hop group Outlawz. It was released on October 22, 2002 on Outlaw Recordz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 19 ...
'' (2002)
;List of
2Pac
Tupac Amaru Shakur ( ; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the b ...
albums below that Mutah "Napoleon" Beale appeared on
*''
Me Against The World
''Me Against the World'' is the third studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on March 14, 1995, by Interscope and Jive Records. 2Pac draws lyrical inspiration from his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police, and pove ...
'' – "Outlaw"
*''
All Eyez On Me
''All Eyez on Me'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac and the last to be released during his lifetime. Released on February 13, 1996, by Death Row and Interscope Records, the album features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Sno ...
R U Still Down? (Remember Me)
''R U Still Down? (Remember Me)'' is the sixth studio album and second double album by American rapper, 2Pac, released on November 25, 1997. It is his second posthumous release and the first to be released without his creative input and contains ...
'' – "Enemies With Me"
*'' Until The End Of Time'' – "Breathin'", "All Out", "World Wide Mob Figgaz", "U Don't Have 2 Worry", "LastOnesLeft"
*'' Better Dayz'' – "Fuck 'Em All", "Fame", "Catchin' Feelins", "This Life I Lead", "They Don't Give A Fuck About Us"
;Soundtracks
* Supercop – "
Made Niggaz
The discography of Tupac Shakur, an American rapper, consists of 11 studio albums. Throughout his career, Shakur has sold 125 million records worldwide. He has scored 5 No. 1 albums on Billboard 200 and 8 No. 1 albums on Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums. I ...
"
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Gang Related
''Gang Related'', alternatively known as Criminal Intent, is a 1997 American action crime thriller film written and directed by Jim Kouf starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, Lela Rochon, David Paymer and James Earl Jones. The film ...
– "Made Niggaz", "What's Ya Fantasy?"
Filmography
* ''
Thug Life
Thug Life was an American hip hop group that consisted of Tupac, Big Syke, Mopreme, Macadoshis, and The Rated R. They released one album, 1994's '' Thug Life: Volume 1'', before disbanding in 1995.
Etymology
According to Tupac, the name o ...