It's taken nine months, but Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def is being allowed to leave South Africa.
As we previously reported, Bey was arrested Thursday, January 14, at South Africa's Cape Town International Airport after attempting to board a flight with his wife and kids using a "world passport," which is not recognized in the country.
He was arrested and charged with using a false passport and travel document. Bey was released from jail after posting 5000 rand ($295) bail, however he was just granted permission to leave the country after apologizing for his actions.
“[He] has unreservedly apologized to the government of South Africa. The department is satisfied with the apology [and] will withdraw the charges against him,” the home affairs department said in a statement via The Guardian.
Bey is now listed as an "an undesirable person for his actions and will not be granted re-entry to South Africa."
TMZ reports that the former Black Star member will board a flight out of the country on Tuesday.
His attorney, Shaheid Schrueder, says they plan to appeal the "undesirable person" status once his client is back on U.S.soil.
The Brooklyn, New York native originally moved to Cape Town in May of 2013.
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