Napoleon

Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (born October 7, 1977), better known as Napoleon, is an American former rapper of Tupac's rap group Outlawz. He has since converted to Islam and is now a motivational speaker.

Early life Beale grew up in Irvington, New Jersey. He was raised by his Christian grandmother after his Muslim parents were murdered in their home in front of him in “an ‘execution-style’ slaying” when he was three.

Career Napoleon was a member of the Outlawz (originally "Dramacydal", subsequently "tha Outlaw Immortalz"), a hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur, coming to prominence by appearing on his Makaveli album. In 2006, Napoleon released his only solo album Loyalty Over Money.

Conversion to Islam In 2001, a Muslim record producer, impressed by Napoleon's potential as a leader, motivated him to embrace Islam and forsake his former use of alcohol and drugs. As of 2003, he and his brother owned a barbershop in Studio City, Los Angeles.

Discography Solo album Loyalty over Money (2006)

with Outlawz Still I Rise (1999) Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us (2000) Novakane (2001) Neva Surrenda (2002)

Compilation album The Loyalty Fam (2005)

Filmography Thug Life (2001) Outlawz: Worldwide (DVD) (2002) Tupac: Assassination (2007) Life of an Outlaw (2019)