Conrad Tillard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Conrad Bennette Tillard is an American minister, activist minister, and radio host. Tillard was a prominent member and minister of the black nationalist group known as the Nation of Islam until 1998.[1] While with the Nation of Islam, Tillard dubbed himself "the hip-hop minister" and became known for his outspoken opposition to the promotion of gangsterism in hip-hop music.[2][3] Tillard ran for New York State senator in 2022, as a Democratic primary campaign for the New York State Senate against incumbent Senator Jabari Brisport. Tillard was endorsed by New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, on August 15, 2022. Brisport won the election for State Senator of New York.[4] Tillard was endorsed by Mayor Eric Adams, in spite of old controversy. [5][6][7][8][9] Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 External links 4 References ==Early life and education== Tillard was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Washi