Malik B.
Malik B.
Birth name: Malik Abdul Basit
Born/Date of Birth: November 14, 1972
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Died: July 29, 2020
Genres: Hip hop
Occupation(s): Rapper, singer, songwriter
Labels: F.D.M.E,Enemy Soil
Associated acts: The Roots,Mr. Green
Malik Abdul Basit (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020), who performed under the name Malik B., was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of the Roots. He appeared on the first four albums released by the Roots, before departing the group. He returned as a featured artist for some later albums. He released one EP, entitled Psychological, on emcee Haak Blast's publishing company Future Blast Publishing. He also released two studio albums, Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015) with Mr. Green.
Career
On the Roots' seventh studio album, Game Theory, released in August 2006, Malik B returned to the group,
Malik B was featured on MC Solaar's 1994 album Prose Combat in a duet with the French/Senegalese rapper.
Malik B's recent work includes a collaboration album with New York-based producer Mr. Green and being a featured member of the Philadelphia rap collective Beard Gang which includes fellow Philadelphia artist Freeway.
Death
Basit died on July 29, 2020 from unknown causes at the age of 47.
