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My problem is I’m peaceful, and I believe in the people.

Lupe Fiasco

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Lupe Fiasco
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: February 16
Businessperson
Composer
Dressmaker
Peace Activist
Rapper
Record Producer
Singer
Chicago
Illinois
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Double J
Peaceful
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Believe
People

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