Everlast’s Journey to Islam: Faith, Music, and Personal Transformation

Rap music has seen more than its share of influence from the religion of Islam.  With groups such as Public Enemy rapping about their respect for the Nation of Islam, to people such as Q-Tip of a Tribe Called Quest embracing mainstream Islam, the religion seems to be a recurrent theme in the genre, both impacting lyrics and lives.  One artist more recently touched by Islam is Eric Schrody, better known in music circles as Everlast.