Omar Laquon Regan (born June 12, 1975) is an American stand-up
comedian, actor and former musician.Regan was born in Detroit,
Michigan, United States and was raised in Highland Park, Michigan to
African American parents. Regan did not know his biological father.
When he was five years old, his mother, Toya Monet Regan (born 1952),
converted to Islam from Christianity, and married Imam Luqman Ameen
Abdullah (born Christopher Thomas in 1956). Subsequently, Regan was
raised as a Muslim.Regan started his career as a musician and started
writing songs at the age of nine. He formed the group S.O.A (Servants
of Allah) with his brother at the age of 11 and performed their first
show at the age of 12. They opened for artists including Redman,
Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, Royce da 5'9", Proof, and Eminem.In
1999, they were offered a single record deal with Tommy Boy Records
but turned it down in hope of a better contract. However, no deal was
made and the brothers focused on solo careers.
comedian, actor and former musician.Regan was born in Detroit,
Michigan, United States and was raised in Highland Park, Michigan to
African American parents. Regan did not know his biological father.
When he was five years old, his mother, Toya Monet Regan (born 1952),
converted to Islam from Christianity, and married Imam Luqman Ameen
Abdullah (born Christopher Thomas in 1956). Subsequently, Regan was
raised as a Muslim.Regan started his career as a musician and started
writing songs at the age of nine. He formed the group S.O.A (Servants
of Allah) with his brother at the age of 11 and performed their first
show at the age of 12. They opened for artists including Redman,
Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, Royce da 5'9", Proof, and Eminem.In
1999, they were offered a single record deal with Tommy Boy Records
but turned it down in hope of a better contract. However, no deal was
made and the brothers focused on solo careers.
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