Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, also known as Loon in the music world, embraced Islam and changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith. On May 26, 2010 he opened up to the public and gave a speech in Canada talking about the change, the reasons behind it and the effect that Islam has had on his life. He now travels the world to speak to teenagers from all different backgrounds and talks to them about inspiring events in life.
Entertainment Life
Loon had worked with P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. He then went on to release his self-titled debut album and all together sold over 7 million copies. His most famous work was as part in P. Diddy’s “I Need a Girl Pt. 1” in 2004. He was one of the most popular and anticipated artists of his time, however during the peak of his career he turned towards the more attractive Islamic way of life.
Reasons for Accepting Islam
One of Loon’s most popular quotes from his interviews is “Bad Boy days are over, now I’m what you call a good boy”. One of his top reasons for converting to Islam was the lifestyle that went hand in hand with the music industry. In numerous reports he has said that Islam has brought him the peace of mind that he previously searched for in music. He always loved the music but it was the immoral lifestyle and dirty business that turned him away from the industry.
The remarkable change began with his visit to Abu Dhabi, where he found the culture and morals of the Arab people highly refreshing. He highly admired the regular trips to the mosques that people made for their daily prayers. This first person view of the religion made him question the portrayal of Islam in the western media. He eventually found true happiness and peace, which all his fame and wealth were not able to give him. Seeing the positive change in his life both his wife and son also embraced the religion.
Amir made the holy pilgrimage of Umrah in 2010 with a colleague Basel, a former celebrity who also accepted Islam. Regarding the experience of seeing the Kaaba for the first time he said, “I lived a very poignant moment when I saw the holy Kaaba for the first time in my life.”
Fans React
All over the internet the reaction of fans to Loon’s conversion have been mixed. It appears to be a near 50/50 split with some applauding him for making a transition to better his life, to those who think he’s made the wrong decision. It may be that his fans simply miss the music that Loon once gave them and everyone will eventually come to be accept his new lifestyle.
What the Future May Bring
Amir currently has devoted himself to studying Islam and understanding the true faith as best as possible. Many people have asked him if he will eventually return to the music industry. He answers saying that music has always been a great love of his life, however he currently has to protect himself from how the media may exploit any digressions between music and religion.
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InshaAllah bikhudiratilahi, the truth shall eventually emerge. Great, May Almighty Allah reward you abundantly. (Ameen)
thank GOD, amir muhadith is no more a bad boy rather a good boy. may ALLAH increase you in beneficial knowledge and imaan.
Americans . May Allah keep touching there hart s to accept Islam Ameem
Masah Allah
We ar very hapi 2 see u in de right path(Islam). May Allah (S.W.A) grant u Jannah!
Masha’Allah
Islam wil rule d world, InshaALLAH!!!
mashaallah
u should give daawa also to other musician
Amir we’re so happy for u en we pray for u that Allah rewards u for de good work of da’awah that u’re doing.
May ALLAH keep u on d right path (Islam) till d end of yo last breathe that u can raise His name for a better everlasting life hereaften, ameen!!
May allah bless you and reward you.
Masha Allah Tabarakal Allah.May God Almighty continue to guide us.
congratulation *Amir*u r most welcome in islam we are verry happy,don’t care what ur funs in music says,if they r trully the don’t have to care about ur faith..keep it up!!we r together am a Tanzanian &ilove ur music .
Alhadulillah tanks 2 Allah
Alhadulillah
Indeed, Our word to a thing when We intend it is but that We say to it, “Be,” and it is. Wahidil Qohar.
Alhamdulillah …..May Allah bless you, brother Amir …and us all! Aminnn!!!
May Allah bless him and give him strength to help others in reverting to Islam. Ameen :)
may allah accept his eeman and forgive his all sins ameen
ameen
MashaAllah it is lovely to c tht ppl of name n fame upbring in other society n v open culture revert to Islam, we all r Muslims by birth n just grow up in diiferent places n got the same religion,so they r v dear to Allah who remains in search of true God n seek Islam on their own. Moreover congrats to Loon tht accept Islam in such odd position wen the westren world is killing the whole muslim world in the name of terrorist and misusing the word jihadd.
Masha Allah. Amir, I’m very happy 4u. May d peace and blesings of Allah be upon u, ur family & d entire muslim ummah, till d day of accountability… Ameen
Islam wil rule d world, InshaALLAH!!!