Birth nameMutah Wassin Shabazz Beale
BornOctober 7, 1977 (age 41) OriginIrvington, New Jersey, U.S. GenresHip hop Occupation(s)Rapper, motivational speaker Years active1994–2005 (rapping) 2005–present (as motivational speaker) LabelsOutlaw Recordz, Death Row Records Associated actsMakaveli, Outlawz, Johnny J Tha Dogg Pound, Scarface, Websitewww.lifeofanoutlaw.comMutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (Arabic: مطاع واسن شهباز بيل) (born October 7, 1977), better known as Napoleon, is a former member of Tupac's rap group Outlawz. Beale has since converted to Islam and is now a motivational speaker.[1] ContentsConversion to Islam[edit]In 2001 Mutah Napoleon Beale was invited to Islam by Mikal Kamil.[2] Beale considers hip hop and Islam to be incompatible, because "they basically call for two different things" and that even if the song's message is positive, "if it is not according to the Sunnah (teachings) of the Prophet Muhammad, then it is unacceptable". He also believes that a "gangster Muslim" doesn't exist, and even claims that 2Pac was once offered the role of a gangster Muslim in a movie and he rejected it.[3] Napoleon attended Father Mercredi Catholic School to speak about his life and when he became a Muslim. This took place in Fort McMurray, Alberta on May 26, 2010[1] It was announced that a documentary on Beale's life and work was being undertaken, titled Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw.[4] Mutah is now involved in different fields of business. He now resides in Saudi Arabia.[5] His latest business venture is MW Cafe, a coffee brand he is building with the first location in Ras Al-Khaimah.[6] Discography[edit]Main article: Napoleon discographyStudio albums[edit]With Outlawz
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