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Sometimes I would bring some of my music to the school and perform on the playground, and they'd think, There goes Patrick, trying to entertain everyone as usual.
Tinie Tempah
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Tinie Tempah
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: November 7
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Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu
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