Brother Ali is a respected Hip Hop artist, speaker, and community leader. His two-decade resume includes eight critically-acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim, and performances on late night shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien.

His provocative and uplifting brand of Hip Hop has earned him coveted press features like Rolling Stone’s 40th anniversary edition and Source Magazine’s “Hip Hop Quotables”, while his outspoken social justice message has landed him on government watch lists. He’s also lectured at universities from Princeton to Stanford and delivered the keynote address at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

When he’s not rocking the mic at Coachella or being arrested for civil disobedience in support of marginalized communities, Brother Ali travels the world learning and teaching Islamic Spirituality under some of today’s most renowned teachers. In addition to leading worship services and classes, he co-founded The Gemali Project, an organization that helps Muslim converts and spiritual seekers access the beauty of the Islamic tradition. Brother Ali recently launched The Travelers Podcast from his new home in Istanbul, exploring life’s journey with cultural, spiritual, and thought leaders from across the globe. 

“Brother Ali is a soldier in the war for Love. He carries with him a message of true Hope and true Peace. One of the most powerful and commanding voices in the culture.”

-Chuck D

“I want the world to know that I have great love and respect for Brother Ali. We’re part of the same tradition concerned with Truth and Justice. He does it in his own smooth sophisticated way. His music is a food source for people’s souls. It’s a human thing, a love thing. People can feel the love on the chocolate side of town as well as on the vanilla side. He highlights ‘the wretched of the earth’ and allows the people to undergo an awakening. Sometimes he’s funky and sometimes he’s direct, but I love the way he tells the truth.”

-Dr. Cornel West

“Look at what God does. Here’s a man they would call white, who God made lighter than the rest, who they say can’t see. But somehow he sees us, and he’s of us. Let it be known that Dave Chappelle loves Brother Ali. This is one of the most important voices of our time”.

-Dave Chappelle