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It wouldn't be fair to cast aspersions on an entire cultural movement based on the actions of a few. To quote my grandfather, 'One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.'

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Mos Def
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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Don't look down, it's an impossible view Fly like an eagle whatever you do.
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I don't rap like nobody, I don't try to sound like nobody.
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My presence speaks volumes before I say a word.
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Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.
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