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They say that when a man faces his destiny, the destiny ends and he becomes the man that he really is.

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Mos Def
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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And from the moment that I saw you, I knew you was trouble, But I disregarded detour signs, And did not stop til you was mine. I guess God was like, 'Aight, fine.' Careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it in heaps. Try to give it back, He be like, 'Nah, that's yours to keep.'
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I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it.
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I'm an independent thinker. And I'm not the poster child for any movement. I'm trying to support whatever's right no matter where it is.
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Don't look down, it's an impossible view Fly like an eagle whatever you do.
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Breathe in...inhale vapors from bright stars that shine, Breathe out...weed smoke retrace the skyline.
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