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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: 51
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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There's just some dysfunctionalism with artists.
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I just don't think it's very dignified to ask people to like you. You can just wind up being somebody's ottoman.
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You can positively affect and change a social circumstance with art, and it’s vital that a change happens now.
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When people say I don't see you enough, well just because you don't see me don't mean I don't exist or just 'cause you haven't heard me don't mean I haven't been making noise. But if I keep making noise, you'll pick up.
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Every time you ask yourself where hip-hop's going, ask yourself where you're going how are you doing?
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I don't mind being black. I'm black out loud. It's more than the people that they are, it's the condition that they represent.
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But even creeps deserve to live someplace halfway decent.
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You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions.
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And remember don't high post when you're far from home, and high posting when you're all alone.
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The moment you start thinking it's hopeless, then it is. [But], if you think it's gonna get better, it really does. Life is a test.
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I thought everybody got into rock 'n' roll because they didn't want to follow instructions.
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We can be beautiful and feel beautiful about who we are everyday.
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If 'Life in Marvelous Times' can't get on the radio, then I don't need to be on the radio.
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