Malik Yusef
Poet
Poet and musician most their for his contributions to the collaborative album Cruel Summer, where appears alongside artists like John Legend and Teyana Taylor. His solo album G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D. Night features some of the biggest names in rap, including Common and Kanye West.
He grew up the "Wild 100's" neighborhood of Chicago, where he was a member of the Blackstone Rangers gang.
He was named Best Poet at the Chicago Music Awards each year from 2002 through 2008.
He is married and has five children.
He has been featured on several songs by Raheem DeVaughn, including "Fragile" and "Woman I Desire."