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What I've learned is not to take anybody's advice. If you rely solely on your fans, it sets you up for the downfall on the industry side and if you rely on what your label is saying, it will disconnect you from your fans.

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Lupe Fiasco
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: February 16
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