Mos Def is retiring his name after 2011 ….. or at least that’s what he’s telling people.

Following his performance this past weekend at the “Rock the Bells” concert in New York City, the rapper/actor — who will be appearing in the next season of Dexter — spoke with MTV and revealed that starting at the top of next year, he will put the name “Mos Def” to rest and will go by the name “Yasiin.”

Watch the interview above!

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