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I'm the type of person where, A., I look at things as challenges, I like challenges and, B., I truly believe that you determine your own destiny.
J. Cole
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J. Cole
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: January 28
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While silly ni**as argue over who gon' snatch the crown / Look around my ni**a, white people have snatched the sound / This year I'll probably go to the awards dappered down / Watch Iggy win a Grammy as I try to crack a smile.
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I'm already hot, you could say I'm pre-heated. If money talks, mine's telling your's to 'be seated
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You hate it before you played it. I already forgave ya.
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