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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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I look at the deejay thing as a tier thing. If I'm not going to compete on that level, I'm just going to do it as a hobby.
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Who you? Your name smaller than fine grains in couscous It's the highest calibre, your calibre is deuce deuce
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There just needs to be a gay rapper who's better than everybody. That's when that question will no longer be able to be asked.
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Skip the religion and politics, head straight to the compassion. Everything else is a distraction.
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A true artist does not depend on radio for success. A true fan does not let radio determine what they support
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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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