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My battle raps couldn't get me groceries from the supermarket.

Wyclef Jean

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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
Actor
Film Producer
Human Rights Activist
Musician
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Respect, my brother, nothing but respect, man.
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I like to go against the grain, against what's out there. Every day is like a challenge.
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No matter what I'm goin' through, I could still exist.
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