Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi

Musician and criminal figure

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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