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I wanted to say what wasn't being said. I wanted to give people a real story. I wanted people to know people like me exist in the world.
Nas
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Nas
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: September 14
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Just sitting in silence is one of the best things a man can do.
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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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When I try to sound like the contemporary sound, it never turns out that way.
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I'm not talking about Russia in my music. I've never been to Russia. I'm not talking about Africa, Switzerland, China. I'm talking about me being American and growing up in a crazy world and helping to reflect all different sides of life.
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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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Never stop. Never settle. I believe in this message.
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But uhh, a thug changes, and love changes and best friends become strangers, word up
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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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