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They hope for the Apocalypse like a self-fulfilling prophecy Tell me when do we stop it? Do they ask you your religion before you rent an apartment? Is the answer burning Korans so that we can defend Islamics?

Talib Kweli

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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
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Hip hop has always been, for us, for artists who are pure to the craft - any place overseas, whether it's Australia, any place in Asia, Germany, Africa, it becomes something where you can still go and work. Hip hop is an import culture. We're spoiled by it here. It's homegrown.
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I support the idea that artists have to make a stand. I'm with that - you're putting the discussion on the table and you're letting people know. You're being brave as an artist and responsible to the community.
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And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go together.
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If you ain't using all the talents God provided you with For the betterment of Man, understand, You ain't nothing but a waste.
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If lyrics sold then truth be told/I'd probably be just as rich and famous as Jay-Z.
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