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I don't need to put jewels on to make myself feel important. I'd rather drop them for the benefit of less fortunate people. I don't need to put gold on my body, and I'm not criticizing people who do, but for me, I'd rather be around my family and see them be happy because that's worth more to me than gold.

Immortal Technique

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Immortal Technique
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 31
Musician
Rapper
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City of the Kings
Felipe Andres Coronel
Felipe Coronel
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