mutah napoleon beale

Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale, known as Napoleon, was born on October 7, 1977, in Irvington, New Jersey. His early life was marked by tragedy when, at the age of three, his parents were murdered in their home. Raised by his Christian grandmother, Beale initially harbored an aversion to Islam, influenced by the circumstances surrounding his parents’ deaths. This early trauma set a challenging foundation for his youth, leading him to seek direction and belonging. At 15, Beale relocated to Los Angeles, a move that would profoundly alter his career trajectory.

In Los Angeles, Beale became a member of “Dramacydal,” later known as the Outlawz (or Outlaw Immortalz), a hip-hop group founded by Tupac Shakur. The group gained significant recognition through their association with Shakur, appearing on his iconic “Makaveli” album. Following Shakur’s death in 1996, Beale continued his musical career with the Outlawz, contributing to their posthumous album “Still I Rise” (1999) and subsequent releases like “Ride wit Us or Collide wit Us” (2000), “Novakane” (2001), and “Neva Surrenda” (2002). His only solo album, “Loyalty Over Money,” was released in 2006. Despite external appearances of success, Beale has spoken about the internal turmoil and violence that characterized this period of his life within the music industry. A turning point arrived in 2001 when a Muslim record producer encouraged him to embrace Islam, leading him to abandon his previous lifestyle of alcohol and drugs. This conversion profoundly impacted his career choices, as he came to view hip hop and Islam as fundamentally incompatible, leading him to retire from rapping.

Since his conversion, Beale has dedicated his life to motivational speaking and entrepreneurship. He moved to Saudi Arabia in 2010, where he co-founded MW Café and Smokey Beards, a Texas-style restaurant, both located in Riyadh. He has also published a biography titled “Life is ЯAW” and hosts a podcast, MU2Q, where he interviews other members of the Outlawz. His work now focuses on sharing his personal journey, discussing faith, and promoting positive life choices, often highlighting the cultural and social environment of Saudi Arabia, particularly regarding family structure and child safety.