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New Muslim Cool

New Muslim Cool

2009•1h 23m
Documentary

Puerto Rican American rapper Hamza Pérez ended his life as a drug dealer 12 years ago, and started down a new path as a young Muslim. Now he's moved to Pittsburgh's tough North Side to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family, and take his message of faith to other young people through his uncompromising music as part of the hip-hop duo M-Team.

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EN

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Hamza Perez

himself

Suliman Perez

himself

Gladys Perez

herself

Rafiah Daughtry

herself

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