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If the truth is told, the youth can grow.
Nas
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Nas
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: September 14
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America is a melting pot for all different groups of people, historically. And it's rare that the story of all of these people will be told in the history books. So I always felt I had to find out my history for myself and research my roots.
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I fell in love with words and I think that made my mom smile. I think that was cool for her.
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I push my own limits every day, every moment - in the studio, on the stage and beyond so it's truly a genuine fit.
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Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence. Somebody like me who knows it firsthand and could relate... I had a best friend killed, plenty other friends killed. I been through it. I seen it.
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And the stuff that I write, is even tougher than dykes.
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Hip-hop is making a lot of noise. It should get some more spotlight.
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I'm a reader, so when I go to bookstores I need (stuff) that's going to help me. There a big emptiness there and I want to help fill that through song.
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I've learned not to be surprised by what people do no more.
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The Internet made the world smaller, so it's easier for people to hear your music. You don't necessarily need a radio record.
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The flaws, the mistakes I make - that's the real me.
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Props is a true thug's wife.
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I've been lucky enough to reach a place where I can speak what's in my heart, and people know that it comes from a real place I don't have to worry about doing what someone's not doing - I can do me.
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People afraid of criticism but I always put myself in a sacrificial position,they been know I ain't just rappin for fame
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I like the way hip-hop is now. It's grown up enough so that it can get involved with politics if it feels like it.
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On the reals, all these crab niggaz know the deal, When we start the revolution, all they'll probably do is squeal.
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It's foul what this money could do, cash corrupts the loyal.
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I used to keep a dictionary and work with it and then I realized there are more words that exist in the English language than there are in this dictionary.
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I love the art world, I love art galleries, I love what it means - I love art.
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My record company had to beg me to stop filmin' music videos in the projects. No matter what the song was about, I had 'em out there.
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