Ten Famous People You Didn't Know Were ‪‎Muslims

Islam is the fastest-growing religion globally and it is not surprising to see many celebrities who are Muslims. Some of them on our list may be popularly so, but a majority will no doubt leave readers scratching their heads, thinking: "I didn’t know!"

Janet Jackson
 

The superstar converted to Islam in 2012 after marrying her husband, billionaire Wissam al Mana. Brother Jermaine also converted to Islam years ago, and speculation was also rife about Michael Jackson being a Muslim prior to his death also.
Mike Tyson

 

The heavyweight boxing champion changed his name to Malik Abdul Aziz and converted to Islam while in jail. 

Akon

 

The singer’s real name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam, and he is a self-proclaimed Muslim. The entertainer is from Senegal originally

Busta Rhymes











The rapper is also a convert, but his song “Arab Money” got a lot of negative attention from Muslims around the world.
















T Pain. Born Faheem Rashad Najm, the singer who made Auto-Tune famous, was raised in a Muslim household prior to becoming an international star. Although his religious views have been criticized, he vehemently claims to be a Muslim

Dave Chappelle


In 1998, the famous comedian converted to Islam and his struggle to balance religion and his career in comedy led to his resting the mega-successful ‘Dave Chapelle Show’ on TV and stage.


Dr. Oz
Known in full as Mehmet Cengiz Oz, the TV star not only gives viewers practical medical advice to apply to daily lives, but is also a Turkish-American Muslim.