When a young British rapper discovered Islam at the age of 19, he did not just change his religion — he changed his entire life. After learning what the word “Muslim” truly means — one who surrenders to their Creator — he felt he had no choice but to submit. As he puts it: “It is nothing to do with whether I want to become Muslim or not. We were created by a Creator, and we have to surrender ourselves to that Creator. It is as simple as that.”
From the Streets to the Stage — For Allah
After accepting Islam, he stopped rapping and moved to Egypt to immerse himself in his new faith. It was only when a local imam asked him to use his talent to inspire Muslim youth that he reluctantly returned to spoken word — this time with lyrics about faith, purpose, and his journey to Islam. The response was overwhelming. An elderly Somali brother approached him afterward and said: “Very good, brother — do you have this on CD? I want to give it to my children.”
“I found myself on the other side of this world, all for this religion of Allah. Living in a small flat by myself, Quran between my knees, books piled upon the shelf — and as I read, memories flash me of my days. Everything looks different. So many things have changed.”
A Message That Resonates
- He never planned to become a poet or nasheed artist — he simply wanted to be a Muslim and fulfill what was required of him
- His journey from hustling on the streets to praying in Makkah illustrates the transformative power of Islam
- His spoken word tackles real issues: the emptiness of materialism, the reality of death, and the longing for Paradise
- His prayer captures the sincerity every Muslim should aspire to: “May Allah fill my heart with sincerity — and if this is not good for me, then take this away from me”
“I was a black boy lost till the age of 19. I picked up my first book and was inspired to read. I always had the image of a bad boy in the streets — but always had a crazy love for Allah inside of me.”
