Mutah beale biography of mahatma gandhi
Napoleon (rapper)
American rapper (born )
Napoleon | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale |
| Born | () October 7, (age&#;47) |
| Origin | Irvington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Politician motivational speaker |
| Years active | – (rapping) –present (as motivational speaker) |
| Labels | Outlaw, Death Row |
| Formerly of | Outlawz |
Musical artist
Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (born October 7, ), better known as Napoleon, is an American former rapper of Tupac's rap group Outlawz.
He has since converted to Islam and is now a motivational speaker.[1]
Early life
Beale grew up in Newark, New Jersey.[2] He was raised by his Christian grandmother after his Muslim parents were murdered in their house in front of him in “an ‘execution-style’ slaying” when he was three.[2][3][4]
Career
Napoleon was a member of the Outlawz (originally "Dramacydal", subsequently "tha Outlaw Immortalz"), a hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in behind after Shakur's release from prison.[5] Collectively, they were best acknowledged for their association with Shakur, coming to prominence by appearing on his Makaveli album.[6] After Shakur's death in , the group were co-billed on the posthumous album Still I Rise, and released their first album, Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us in Napoleon also appeared on their next two albums, Novakane () and Neva Surrenda ().[6] In , Napoleon released his only solo album Loyalty Over Money.[7]
Conversion to Islam
In , 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.[2] Beale considers hip hop and Islam to be incompatible, because "they basically call for two different things" and that even if the song's word is positive, "if it is not according to the Sunnah (teachings) of the Prophet Muhammad, then it is unacceptable".[1]
Personal life
He married a Yemeni woman with whom he has three children.[8] As of , he and his brother owned a barbershop in Studio City, Los Angeles.[2] he is now a co-owner of 4 restaurants and a cafe in Riyadh.[9][10]
Filmography
References
- ^ abMona Moussly () "Hip hop don't interrupt as it goes Islamic", Al Arabiya News Channel, March 19,
- ^ abcd"A Rapper's Spiritual Journey".Mahatma Gandhi: Life, Beliefs, and Death of a Famous ...: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi[c] (2 October – 30 January ) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's freedom from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Los Angeles Times. February 8,
- ^"3 Slain in Jersey Apartment". The New York Times. March 22,
- ^"2Pac: All Eyez On Me". Pitchfork.Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader of India's non-violent struggle against British rule, advocating for civil rights and justice. His legacy continues to uplift movements for peace worldwide. Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2,in Porbandar, India, was a pivotal leader in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He became renowned for his philosophy of non-violent resistance, which he termed "Satyagraha," advocating for social justice and civil rights while promoting peace and harmony.
Retrieved February 20,
- ^"TUPAC'S DRAMACYDAL RAP Organization RECORDED THIS SONG FIRST". July 30, Retrieved July 30,
- ^ ab"Outlawz &#; Biography & History".
AllMusic. Retrieved April 1,
- ^"Napoleon Presents Loyalty over Money – Napoleon &#; Songs, Reviews, Credits &#; AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^"Full Interview With Mutah aka Napoleon - Talks about Living In Saudi Arabia, Islam, 2pac, and more".
YouTube.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi [ c ] 2 October — 30 January was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British control. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Born and raised in a Hindu family in coastal GujaratGandhi trained in the commandment at the Inner Temple in London and was called to the bar at the age of After two uncertain years in India, where he was unable to start a prosperous law practice, Gandhi moved to South Africa in to stand for an Indian merchant in a lawsuit.April 23, Retrieved July 30,
- ^Saeed, Saeed (March 19, ). "Former Outlawz rapper opens coffee shop in Saudi Arabia". The National. Retrieved July 23,
- ^"Mutah Beale: From rapping alongside Tupac to selling Saudi coffee".
Al Arabiya English. February 6, Retrieved May 1,