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I'm to trying to say I'm something I'm not. Black people understand that. I'm just doing my raps, my way. Rap is black. I recognize that and respect that. I'm just a white guy trying to rap, and I got lucky.

Vanilla Ice

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Vanilla Ice
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: October 31
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