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Are you tired of lyrical liars, passing fliers, Wannabe MC's, but really good triers, Tripping over mic cords, getting you bored, A total fraud, this kind of thing I can't afford!
KRS-One
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KRS-One
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: August 20
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