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Mos Def Goes on 'Yo Gabba Gabba' Super Rescue Mission

Posted Apr 1st 2010 3:30PM by Latifah Muhammad
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We're all used to seeing rapper Mos Def in various acting roles but this time the Brooklyn emcee showed up on the unlikeliest of places: the children's show 'Yo Gabba Gabba.'

Playing the character "Super Mister Super Hero" Mos descended from the "sky" decked out in a red and gold outfit, curly wig and huge bifocals. He also broke out his vocals skills and led the groups in a sing-along that lured a scared alien out to play with him and the rest of the 'Yo Gabba Gabba' crew. Ironically this latest role isn't too much of a stretch since he's flexed his comedic muscle many times before, most notably on the 'Dave Chappelle Show.' For what it is worth, Mos totally committed to the role, which proves that he must love the kids.

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John

Who? What?

April 05 2010 at 9:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

alexandra

Looks like Howard Stern's Fartman from the waist up (no joke)

April 05 2010 at 6:51 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Sandee

My son had Barney: nuff said.

April 05 2010 at 6:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jeffrey

My family and I love the show! My wife played the show for me and let me see our 19 month old adores the show. I thought Mos Def was great on the show. I thought he resembled Shazam! somewhat. The people that guest star on the show speaks very highly of them as people.

April 05 2010 at 3:25 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jjtaylor655

never knew he was a rapper but i have seen some of the movies and i thought he was great. to go and do this for a kids show shows great range, i don't like rap but he can act and i like him

April 05 2010 at 1:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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my nig 4 shig

Mos Def was an actor b4 a rapper....Its really not suprising?

April 05 2010 at 8:02 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Wayne

By the way that is "I don't live under a rock", not love under a rock. [ No time for any of that in this old man's life! :-) ]

April 05 2010 at 1:18 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Wayne

I have no idea who Mos Def is. I've never seen any of the movies that were mentioned by Mr. Rick. I don't love under a rock, my wife and I are just very busy raising two of our grandchildren, one who is 12, and the other who is 3. The 3 yer old LOVES YO GABBA GABBA. He dances, and screams with delight at the television when the show is on. He adores Plex. We have many Plex toys, along with all the other Yo Gabba Gabba characters. When it's dance time, Grandma & Pappy dance right along with him. So does his 12 year old cousin when he isn't in school. It's a great show for children, since our days are only spent at Nick Jr I think it's one of the better shows for toddlers available.

April 05 2010 at 1:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

shivvergene

There's no need to bring color into a conversation just because someone doesn't know who a popular artist/actor is.
Maybe they've been living under a rock for many years :-), but the culture remark doesn't make you look very good!
How do you know what someone's culture is just by them not knowing who someone is?
Personally, I think Mos Def is incredibly talented!
Your remarks are making you look more like the person you're accusing "Tippythehorse" of being!

April 05 2010 at 1:00 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tippy Larkin

Who'w mos def?

April 05 2010 at 12:08 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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MR.RICK

when people leave comments saying "who's so and so" it doesnt make you appear cool. it makes you look foolish.

this guy had dramatic leading roles next to bruce wilis.(16 blocks) alan rickman(something the lord made), ernie hudson,(lakawanna blues), mark walhberg( the truth about charlie), and many more im overlooking.

this RAPPER has perfected his craft. when people claim not to know black celebrities, it just shows how much you DONT integrate into other cultures.
i wouldnt expect you to know.

April 05 2010 at 12:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Naya

I really dont like the show either, but my kids do. Go figure.

April 04 2010 at 11:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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