5 Things To Expect From A Mos Def Show

3. A Good MessageRight, lets bring politics and that famous social commentary of Mos Def’s back to the spotlight for a minute. We can all say plenty about his views, demonstrations and interview buts for there is simply one moment which sums up his concious expression. In September 2005, he released the single ‘Katrina Clap’. The song is a criticism of the Bush administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina. On the night of the MTV Video Music Awards, he pulled up in front of Radio City Music Hall on a flatbed truck and began performing the ‘Katrina Clap’ single in front of a crowd that quickly gathered around him. He was subsequently arrested despite having a public performance permit in his possession.

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