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I had a little more freedom when I started sampling because you could actually do what you wanted to do.
Rakim
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Rakim
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 28
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New York City
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William Michael Griffin
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I used to roll up: this is a hold up, ain't nuthin funny. Stop smiling, be still, don't nuthin move but the money.
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