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Butch Ware
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| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MA, PhD) |
| Political party | Green |
Rudolph "Butch" T. Ware III (born 1974) is an American professor and hip hop artist. He is also known as Bilal Ware in the American Muslim community. In 2024, he was the vice presidential candidate for the Green Party. He is also part of a hip hop music group called Slum Prophecy.
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Education and Early Life
Butch Ware went to the University of Minnesota and earned his first degree in 1997. Later, he continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he earned his PhD in history in 2004. He became a Muslim at age 15 after reading about Malcolm X and the Quran. He follows West African Sufi traditions, which connect spirituality with helping others.
Career and Music
Butch Ware is a historian who studies West Africa. He has taught at several universities, including Northwestern University and the University of Michigan. Currently, he teaches at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Besides being a professor, Ware is also a musician. He is one half of the hip hop duo Slum Prophecy. This group released an album called Aqsa Flood in 2024.
Political Journey
In August 2024, Butch Ware was chosen to be the vice presidential candidate. He ran alongside Jill Stein for the Green Party. They were part of the 2024 United States presidential election.
After the election, Ware announced a new political goal. In November 2024, he shared that he plans to run for Governor of California. This election will take place in 2026.
Views on Global Conflicts
As a political figure, Butch Ware has shared his thoughts on various topics. He has spoken about the importance of people resisting unfair situations. He believes that people who are facing difficult conditions have a right to stand up for themselves. He once tweeted that "Oppressed people don’t have a RIGHT to resist occupation, we have a RESPONSIBILITY to resist."
Views on Sports and Fairness
Ware has also discussed fairness in sports. In an interview, he was asked about biological males playing in female sports. He stated that he believes it could give an unfair advantage. However, he later clarified his comments. He explained that his words were taken out of context. He said he was discussing a complex policy for Olympic inclusion, not making a general statement against transgender people in sports.
Discography
- Aqsa Flood (2024)
Selected Publications
- The Walking Qurʼan: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge, and History in West Africa (2014)
