Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on December 11, 1973)

Happy Birthday to the mighty Mos Def! From dropping timeless rhymes on "Black On Both Sides" that still echo in our playlists, you've proven you're not just a rapper—you're hip-hop royalty. Your lyrical genius and smooth flow have kept heads nodding for decades.

And let's talk acting—you've effortlessly transitioned from mic drops to movie sets with style and charisma. Whether it's your captivating performance in films like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," or bringing depth as Brother Sam in TV’s “Dexter,” you always leave us wanting more. Here's wishing another year of beats, brilliance, laughter—and fewer hitchhiking mishaps through galaxies unknown!