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It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left you Without a strong rhyme to step to.
Rakim
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Rakim
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 28
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William Michael Griffin
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Thinkin' of a master plan Cause ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand.
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