Movie: May Allah Bless France (Trailer)

 Regis, a young, black teenager whose sole aspiration is to be a successful rap artist, must first overcome the underprivileged, drug-ridden French suburbs of his upbringing in this black and white debut from hip-hop musician Abd Al Malik. Amidst his double life as a petty criminal and an aspiring artist, Regis eventually finds Islam after the death of a close friend. The film, based on Malik’s real-life experiences, follows the young convert as he navigates the music industry, street violence and racism, leading him to newfound fame in the world of rap and slam-poetry.

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From 2Pac to Islam: Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (Video)

 Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (born October 11, 1977), better known as Napoleon, is a former member of Tupac Shakur’s rap group Outlawz. Beale has since converted to Islam and is now a Motivational speaker.

WATCH: NAPOLEON FROM 2PAC’S OUTLAWZ TALKS TUPAC, HIP-HOP AND ISLAM (VIDEO)