Join us for a deeply personal interview with Brother Ali, a renowned hip hop artist and activist. In this episode, we explore Brother Ali's incredible journey: from growing up with albinism and being embraced by the black community, to converting to Islam at 15, and his outspoken stance on critical issues like Palestine that led to his marginalisation by influential powers.- Early Life & Albinism: Brother Ali shares his experiences growing up with albinism and finding acceptance within the black community.- Conversion to Islam: Hear about Brother Ali's spiritual journey and conversion to Islam at the age of 15.- Advocacy & Cancel Culture: Discover how his advocacy for Palestine and other causes has impacted his career, leading to his "cancellation" by some in the industry.- Entertainment Industry: From performing on Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien to appearances at Glastonbury and Coachella, Brother Ali reflects on his changing career.- Relocation to Istanbul: Brother Ali discusses his move to Istanbul and his reflections on America.- Relationships with Legends: Insights into his connections with Yasiin Bey, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Rakim, KRS-One, and Dave Chappelle.Brother Ali’s openness and honesty provide a unique look into the mainstream entertainment world and the challenges faced by Muslims. His story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering commitment to truth.#BrotherAli #HipHop #IslamIn this episode, we discuss:Relocating from USA to IstanbulBeing authentic, challenges in my careerAlbinism. Black people taught me how to live life.My conversion to Islam - Part 1HipHop legends - KRS One, Chuck DMy conversion to Islam - Part 2Music and IslamEntertainment IndustryAlbinismFame and Celebrity: Dave Chappelle.How therapy has helped meSacrificeMy legacyLove and Service – New AlbumWhat to listen to me if you have never heard my musicI want to help those who want to come to IslamUSEFUL LINKS- Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1- Brother Alihttps://www.instagram.com/brotheraliisblind/https://www.facebook.com/brotheralihttps://www.youtube.com/@BrotherAli_Travelers- NEW ALBUM: Brother Ali's new album Love and Service - available on Spotify and other streaming platforms, as well as physical copies at https://www.brotherali.com/- MUST-WATCH VIDEOSThe Collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0WACI8OJSICadillac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxZHHkBSQbo- Support Independent Artists like Brother Ali, whose voices are often silenced. By supporting independent music, we ensure that important messages and diverse voices continue to be heard.SUPPORT USIf you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating.SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTERhttps://muslimcentric.substack.com/KEEP IN TOUCHYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentricInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentricWebsite: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/