Malik B.

Malik Abdul-Basit Smart (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020), known by the stage name Malik B., was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of the Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots. He appeared on the group's first four albums until his departure, but often returned for subsequent releases. As a solo act, he has released two studio albums, Street Assault (2005) and Unpredictable (2015) with Mr. Green.