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As far as my New York influence, one thing I'm proud of in my career is, I rep Brooklyn, New York all day. But people don't look at my music as New York music. People consider my music underground music.
Talib Kweli
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Talib Kweli
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 3
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Well if somebody's giving me a script, I'll consider it. But it's not something I'm chasing.
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