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If you grew up in my generation, you're going to be influenced by Run DMC, the Beastie Boys and also listen to Metallica - it wasn't segregated anymore.

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Vanilla Ice
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: October 31
Actor
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Dallas
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Robert Matthew Van Winkle Rodriguez
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