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The most important time in history is - NOW - the present, So count your blessings cause time can't define the essence.
Talib Kweli
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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
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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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