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Brother Ali
OriginMinneapolis, MN
GenreHip-Hop, Conscious Rap
Years Active2000 – present
Statusactive

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Spotify Monthly180,000
Instagram95,000
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MMI • brother-aliScore 25.0

Brother Ali

Legal name: Jason Newman

Minneapolis rapper known for socially charged rhymes.

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  • 2016Soundset (legacy)
    subheadliner

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  • Brother Ali still finds new things to say
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    Racket · 2023-05-10

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Jun 18, 2026
Brother Ali - Own Light Tour
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