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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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Mos Def
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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Breathe in...inhale vapors from bright stars that shine, Breathe out...weed smoke retrace the skyline.
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