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Many have forgotten what we came here for, Never knew or had a clue, so you're on the floor. Just growin' not known' about your past... Now you're lookin' pretty stupid while you're shakin' your ass.

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Chuck D
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 1
Composer
Journalist
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Record Producer
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Television Producer
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New York City
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Carlton Douglas Ridenhour
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