Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi
Musician and criminal figure
Born
June 26th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1945, a criminal figure heavily associated with black supremacist ideologies. Engaged in music production while also facing serious legal issues related to child molestation. Gained notoriety for controversial beliefs and actions that led to significant legal consequences.
Produced music that reflected his controversial beliefs
Convicted of child molestation
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