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| Born | December 11, 1973 |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York (state), United States |
| Net worth | $2.5 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.77m) |
| Spouse | Maria Yepes (m 1996 - 2006) , Alana Wyatt (m 2008 - present) , Alana Wyatt (m 2005 - present) |
| Children | Chandani Smith , Jauhara Smith |
| Parents | Sheron Smith , Abdul Rahman |
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Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey Launch New Podcast ‘The Midnight Miracle’ | RS News 5/13/21
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Something the Lord Made | Nominated |
| 2004 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Something the Lord Made | Nominated |
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