Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) Live From Africa – ‘Time Is Always Now’ Performance Announcement [Video]

Looks like Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, will be broadcasting live from Africa, including delivering new material this Friday, January 17. According to HypeTrak, Yasiin Bey will air his performance at 5:30 EST.

The announcement, which came in the form of a video, shows Bey on a beach, more speaking than rapping. The video trails off with the words “the time is always now … 2 new yasiin bey exclusives … live … from africa … happy born day champ.” The last bit refers to Muhammad Ali, who is mentioned in Bey’s prose, and whose birthday is January 17.

Check out the video announcement below. We will update as more becomes known.