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As far as being on a major label, some labels get it and get what they have to do, and some labels don't. I don't think the label I'm on necessarily gets it, but I think over time they're gonna have to.

Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
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