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List of Muslims in entertainment and the media in non-Muslim countries

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This is the list of the Muslims in entertainment and the media outside Muslim-majority countries

Comedy

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American comedian Dave Chappelle in 2007.

Film and television

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Indian film actor Aamir Khan, one of the Three Khans of Bollywood, in 2008.

Journalism and media

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Literature and art

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Modeling

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Music

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Rapper Ice Cube performing in 2006.

YouTube

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See also

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References

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