Rashad Jamal

Rashad Jamal White, better known as Rashad Jamal, is an American cult leader, rapper and convicted child molester who is the leader of the University of Cosmic Intelligence (UCI) new religious movement.[1] Described as a cult, the UCI is primarily based on social media platforms like TikTok and Youtube, and has a predominately African-American membership.[2][3][4]

Jamal and the UCI have received media attention after followers of Jamal were linked to multiple murders and disappearances.[1][5] In August 2023, Jamal was convicted of child molestation and cruelty to children and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.[6]

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  2. ^ Quinn, Liam (2024-03-03). "Inside an Internet Cult: Missing Persons, Nude Meditation, Desperate Families". People.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  3. ^ Luscombe, Richard (16 January 2024). "Six people missing in Missouri in clutches of online cult, police say". The Guardian.
  4. ^ Arshad, Minnah; Santucci, Jeanine (2024-01-20). "6 who are missing may be tied to a cult. Did social media have a role?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  5. ^ Schneider, Joey. "Who is Rashad Jamal? Alleged cult leader tied to missing group behind bars in Georgia". yahoo.com. Yahoo News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Merlan, Anna. "An Online Prophet With a Huge Following Has Been Convicted of Child Abuse". vice.com. VICE. Retrieved October 21, 2024.