Malik_Basit
Malik B.
American rapper (1972–2020)
Malik Abdul-Basit Smart (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020) was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of the Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots.[1][2] He appeared on the group's first four albums until his departure, but often returned for subsequent releases.
As a solo act, he has released two studio albums, Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015) with Mr. Green.