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Malik Yusef el-Shabazz Jones (born April 4, 1971) is an American spoken word artist, poet, rapper, record producer, and director based in
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Early life

Jones' surname means "
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" (''Malik'' and ''Yusuf'', respectively) in
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. He was raised in Chicago's South Side neighborhood, known as the "Wild 100's", where he became affiliated with the Blackstone Rangers street gang; he is no longer involved in gang activity. In his youth, he became friendly with the rapper
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. He is dyslexic, which he first realized as a teenager. He first became known regionally as a street poet, and later into an actor, mainly acting out of his "street hustler" persona. As a spoken word artist, Jones uses poetry to explore a wide range of personal and social issues while maintaining a global perspective aimed at fostering benevolence. His work blends street vernacular with diverse musical backdrops, including hip-hop beats, organic keyboards, guitars, and horns. Jones is renowned for his role as a "wordsmith", delivering verses that reflect his experiences growing up in Chicago's urban landscape. His poetry offers insights into the complexities of inner-city life and broader socio-economic challenges. Yusef draws inspiration from various sources, including his children, dreams, ancestral heritage, and influential poets such as Langston Hughes,
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, Haki Madhubuti, and Phillis Wheatley. His spoken word artistry has not only shaped his career but has also been featured in high-profile promotional campaigns for brands such as ASCAP, Sprite,
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, Miller Brewing Co., and Nike.


Acting career

He got his first break when
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Director Ted Witcher commissioned him to coach Larenz Tate in the romantic drama ''Love Jones''which went on to garner a
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Award and three
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. While filming in Chicago, Yusef additionally made a cameo as a guest spoken word artist. In 2007 he collaborated with Director Frey Hoffman (
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's "
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", Sa-Ra' featuring
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and Talib Kweli "Feel the Bass") for the film adaptation of Yusef's poem "Hollywood Jerome". The two contemporaries previously joined forces for Yusef's 2005 music video "Wouldn't You Like to Ride" featuring Kanye West and Common. Their film "The Untimely Demise of Hollywood Jerome" presents a gritty street drama, chronicling the tale of a 14-year-old South Side gang member who idolizes classic Hollywood gangsters like the archetypical Scarface and Godfather. Yusef and Hoffman's film openly confronts pop culture's misrepresentation and glorification of gang warfare. The film culminates in the protagonist caught up in a police stand-off on the opposite side of town. Cameos include Kanye West and
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Television career

His most noticeable performance came in 2002 during a featured poem entitled "I Spit…" on Season 2 of
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's ''Russell Simmon's Def Poetry Jam''. The segment also featured artists including Malcolm-Jamal Warner and hip hop icon
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. Yusef appeared as himself in the 2005 VH-1 Television Series ''Driven'', a documentary surrounding the life of friend Kanye West, also featuring appearances from Common,
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, and Russell Simmons. He additionally made guest appearances on ABC Worldwide News, WGN Morning News, CLTV's Garrard McClendon Live!, BET's
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's Hip-Hop Week.


Music career


''The Great Chicago Fire; A Cold Day in Hell'' (Universal Records 2003)

He released his solo album featuring local talent including Kanye West, Carl Thomas, Marvo 11, Chantay Savage, Michael Coleman, Common and Twista, documenting an amalgam of eroticism, religion, gangster folklore and hip-hop. '' The Source'' magazine dubbed the debut "a classic".


''G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night'' (G.O.O.D Music Recordings 2009)

He released his sophomore effort, G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night in June 2009, featuring guest musicians and producers Kanye West, Common, Raheem Devaughn, Christopher Denson, Jennifer Hudson,
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, Hearontrackz, KRS One,
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of
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, Twista, Jes.Tone, rock band Violet Nine, and soul pianist
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, as well as musician Mr Hudson. The concept of the reflective double CD displayed Protagonist vs. Antagonist/Lower Self vs. Higher Self, exhibiting the poet's struggle between his internal dualities. The first single "Magic Man" featured Kanye West, Common, and John Legend. Another song called "By Your Side" which featured
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member Michelle Williams and singer Brando was leaked on the Internet.


2012-present: ''Cruel Summer''

Yusef made an appearance on the G.O.O.D. Music collaborative album, '' Cruel Summer'', which was released on September 18, 2012. He appeared on the track, "Sin City," along with fellow G.O.O.D. Music artists
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, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi the Prynce, and Travis Scott.


Discography


Albums

*''The Great Chicago Fire; A Cold Day in Hell'' (Universal Records 2003) *'' G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night'' (
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2009)


Singles

*"Wouldn't You Like To Ride" featuring
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and
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(2005) *"Magic Man" featuring
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,
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and
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(2009)


Collaborations

He and jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips (Hidden Beach Records) collaborated on the song "This is Not a Game", which was selected by basketball star
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and appeared on the interactive CD-Rom included alongside his limited edition Jordan 17 Sneakers in August 2002. His work has also been featured on a string of albums, particularly alongside his comrades and Chicago natives. *"My City" –
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- '' One Day It'll All Make Sense'' (Relativity Records 1997) *"Trouble Don't Last Always" – Carl Thomas – ''Emotional'' (Bad Boy Records 2000) *"Know it's Alright" – Carl Thomas – ''Let's Talk About It'' (Bad Boy Records 2004) *"Wouldn't You Like To Ride" featuring
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&
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- ''Coach Carter'' soundtrack (Capitol Records 2005) *"Crack Music" -
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featuring The Game - ''
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'' (Roc-a-Fella Records 2005) *"Mr. Blue Collar" - Rhymefest - '' Blue Collar'' (Allido Records 2006) *"Welcome to Chi" - Dr. Cornel West - ''Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations'' (Hidden Beach Records 2007) *"Stay Up" -
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featuring 88-Keys - '' The Death of Adam'' (Extra Credit) (2007) *"Promised Land" –
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,
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,
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- ''Barack Obama: Yes We Can'' soundtrack (Hidden Beach Records 2008) *"Always Be Arriving" – Kindred the Family Soul - ''Arrival'' (Hidden Beach Records 2008) *"Woman I Desire" – Raheem DeVaughn - ''
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'' (Jive Records 2008) *"Magic Man" –
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& Malik Yusef, featuring
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&
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(G.O.O.D. Music 2009) *"Fragile" – Raheem DeVaughn - '' The Love & War MasterPeace'' (Jive Records 2010) *"Ayyy Girl" – JYJ featuring
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and Malik Yusef - '' The Beginning'' (C-JeS/Warner 2010) *"Sin City (Cruel Summer)" - ''
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'' featuring ''
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'', '' Travis Scott'', '' Teyana Taylor'', '' Cyhi the Prynce'' & Malik Yusef (GOOD Music album 2012) *"Nobody's Smiling" –
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– '' Nobody's Smiling'' (Def-Jam Recordings/ARTium Records 2014) * "Actress" - '' Ty Dolla $ign'' (atlantic records 2015) * "Free Love" - ''
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'' featuring Malik Yusef 2016


Producing or writing, composing

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'' - "Glow" OVO Sound, Young Money, Cash Money, Republic Records 2017 * ''
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'' - "The Manuscript" Virgin EMI Records 2017 * ''
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'', '' Mr Hudson'' - "almost there" Virgin EMI Records 2017 * ''
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'' - "heaven on earth" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "Didn't i" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "OMG" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "The Fire Next Time Lyrics" 2017 * ''
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'' - "Wings" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "We Could Be Free" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "Down for Some Ignorance" Wings" Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * ''
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'' - "Memories on 47th St." Roc Nation, Capitol 2017 * '' Beyonce'' - "Lemonade" Parkwood, Columbia 2016 * '' Beyonce'' - "Sandcastles" Parkwood, Columbia 2016 * ''
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'' - "There's Alot Going On" Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "16 Shots" Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Free love" 2016 * ''
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'' - "The Life of Pablo" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Famous" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Ultralight Beam" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Father Stretch My Hands PT.1" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "All Day" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Feedback" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Highlights" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Free Style 4" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "I Love Kanye" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Waves" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "FML" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Real Friends" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Wolves" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "30 Hours" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "No More Parties in LA" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Fade" Good Music, Def Jam Recordings 2016 * ''
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'' - "Ghetto B.I" Flavor Unit 2016 * '' Ty Dolla $ign'' - "Actress" Atlantic Records 2015 * ''
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'' - "Nobody's Smiling" Def Jam Recordings 2014 * '' Snoh Aalegra'' - "Bad things" 2014 * ''
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'' - "Yeezus" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "Bound 2" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "On Sight" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "Black Skinhead" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "I Am A God" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "Hold My Liquor" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "I'm In It" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "Blood On The Leaves" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2013 * ''
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'' - "Mercy" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2012 * ''
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'' - "New Slaves" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2012 * ''
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'' - "Cruel Summer" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2012 * ''
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'' - "Sin City" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2012 * ''
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'' - "The One" Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc 2012 * ''
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'' - "Gangbang Rookie" Doggystyle, Priority 2011 * ''
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'' - "i don't need no bitch" Doggystyle, Priority 2011 * ''
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'' - "All of the Lights" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "My Dark Twisted Fantasy" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Dark Fantasy" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Gorgeous" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Devil in a New Dress" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Runaway" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Power" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Monster" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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'' - "Robocop" Def Jam Recordings 2010 * ''
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''- "The Little Ghetto Boy" Good Music 2010 * '' Raheem DeVaughn'' - "The Love & War MasterPeace" Jive, Zomba 2010 * '' Raheem DeVaughn'' - "Fragile" Jive, Zomba 2009 * '' DO or Die (D.O.D)'' - "Around Here" 2010 * ''
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'' - "Magic Man" Good Music 2009 * '' Raheem DeVaughn'' - "Woman I Desire" Jive 2009 * ''
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'' - "Amazing" Roc-A-Fella Records (Def Jam Recordings) 2008 * ''
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'' - "Love Lockdown" Roc-A-Fella Records (Def Jam Recordings) 2008 * ''
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'' - "Heartless" Roc-A-Fella Records (Def Jam Recordings) 2008 * ''
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'' - "Promised Land" Roc-A-Fella Records (Def Jam Recordings) 2008 * '' Kindred the Family Soul'' - "Always be Arriving (Finale)" Hidden Beach Recordings, Shanachie Records 2008 * '' Kindred the Family Soul'' - "Poetry Interlude" Hidden Beach Recordings, Shanachie Records 2008 * ''
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'' - "Stay Up" Roc-A-Fella Records (Def Jam Recordings) 2007 * '' Rhymefest'' - "Mr. blue collar" Def Jam Recordings 2006 * ''
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'' - "Late Registration " Def Jam Recordings 2005 * ''
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'' - "Crack Music" Def Jam Recordings 2005 * '' Carl Thomas'' - "Know It's Alright" Big Beat Records 2004 * ''
Common Common may refer to: As an Irish surname, it is anglicised from Irish Gaelic surname Ó Comáin. Places * Common, a townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland * Boston Common, a central public park in Boston, Massachusetts * Cambridge Com ...
'' - "My city" Relativity Records 1997


Grammys

Yusef has won nine Grammy from twelve nominations.


Tours

* Winter 2018: Jay-Z 4:44 Tour / Jay-Z and Vic mensa and Malik yusef * Summer 2008 : "The Art of Love Tour" f/ Raheem Devaughn and Chrisette Michele * Spring 2008 : "Real Thing Tour" f/ Jill Scott & Raheem Devaughn * Fall 2005 : "Touch the Sky Tour" f/ Kanye West & Keyshia Cole * Summer 2000 : Carl Thomas & Mary J. Blige Tour


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yusef, Malik 1971 births Living people American spoken word artists Rappers from Chicago Grammy Award winners for rap music GOOD Music artists Almighty Black P. Stone Nation Writers with dyslexia American writers with disabilities