"Namesake" Limited-Edition Bundles
"My name, Brother Ali, is a direct link to the original GOAT, Muhammad Ali. I’m just one of millions around the world inspired not only by his dedication to excellence in boxing, but his willingness to sacrifice success to stand for Truth and Justice in light of his faith.When I converted to Islam as a teenager and wanted a Muslim name, someone suggested the name Ali, made famous by the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin who joined his movement in his youth and went on to lead the community. Having no idea who the original Ali was, I immediately accepted the name in honor of The Champ.In the Muslim community everyone was addressed as Brother so-and-so or sister such-and-such as a term of both respect and endearment. When I started performing around Minneapolis and needed to choose a stage name, one of the young girls at the mosque insisted “Your name is Brother Ali and don’t let anyone call you different”. In the 20+ years I’ve been performing professionally, I’ve paid the price for telling the