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When you're trying to please both sides of the fence at the same time you really can't do that.
Rakim
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Rakim
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: January 28
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William Michael Griffin
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Not follow me but follow the lyrics.
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Once I finish one album I know where to begin again.
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