The Way Of Life | LOON (Rapper) ISLAM?

Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975 in Harlem, New York) better known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records, where he released his self-titled debut album, Loon. He has also made many guest appearances on songs of the R&B and hip hop genres. He is best known for his role in P. Diddy's 2001 Hits "I Need A Girl Pt. 1" In 2004, Loon left Bad Boy to start his own label, Boss Up Entertainment. Loon started his music career as a member of Mase's rap collective Harlem World. Along with his music, Loon has also been featured in two movies directed by Damon Dash, State Property 2 and Death of a Dynasty. Loon has recently converted to Islam.

Conversion to Islam

Born as Chauncey Lamont Hawkins changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith after converting to Islam. He recently travelled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest site of Islam,^[1] to perform Umrah. He has since ended his career from rap, and right now is focusing on seeking knowledge and giving Da'wa. On May 26, 2010, he traveled to Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada and spoke about his life and why he converted to Islam

Albums

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Album information
Loon Released: October 21, 2003 Label: Bad Boy Records Chart positions: #6 Billboard 200 U.S. sales: N/A Worldwide Sales: N/A Singles: "How You Want That", "Down for Me"
No Friends Released: August 29, 2006 Label: Cleopatra Records Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: No certification[3] U.S. sales: Worldwide Sales: Singles:
Wizard of Harlem Released: October 17, 2006 Label: Siccness Records Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: No certification[3] U.S. sales: Worldwide Sales: Singles:

Singles

As The Main Artist

• "Down For Me" (featuring Mario Winans) (2003) #28/19 (R&B/Rap) US
• "How You Want That" (featuring Kelis) (2003) #88 US
• "Show Me Your Soul" (with P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz & Pharrell) - from the Bad Boys II soundtrack (2003) #35 UK
• "Who is Dat" (featuring T-Pain) (2007) (Unknown)

As a Featured Artist

• "Promise (So So Def Remix)" (Jagged Edge featuring Loon) (2000)
• "I Need A Girl (Part One)" (P. Diddy featuring Usher & Loon) (2002) #2 US, #4 UK
• "I Need A Girl (Part Two)" (P. Diddy & Ginuwine featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri (2002) #4 US
• "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)" (3LW featuring P. Diddy & Loon) (2002) #58 US
• "Hit The Freeway" (Toni Braxton featuring Loon) (2002) #86 US, #29 UK (2003 release)
• "Crazy" (Dream featuring Loon) (2003)
• "Smile For Me" (Massari Featuring Loon) (2005)
• "What You Say" Loon featuring Christopher (2009) - a cover of Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap song)
• "No Way Nobody" (Karl Wolf feat. Loon) (2009)

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Reference | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loon_%28rapper%29

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