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My parents were divorced by the time I was even conscious - like I don't remember them ever being together.
J. Cole
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J. Cole
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: January 28
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I wish I studied more religions, I wish I read the Bible, the Quran. I think as I get older, I will start to really dive into religions, just because I feel like there's truths in all of those books. Clearly. I'm saying there's truths in all of them.
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