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" My presence speaks volumes before I say a word. "

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" Focused. I'm a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much else. "

" I know what it feels like to have the door slammed firmly in my face, so I'm cool with that. "

" It wouldn't be fair to cast aspersions on an entire cultural movement based on the actions of a few. To quote my grandfather, 'One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.' "

" I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it. "

" You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. "

" I'm growing as an individual, but your always growing. All of my albums are snapshots of where I am artistically. "

" The ability to have somebody read something and see it, or for somebody to paint an entire landscape of visual imagery with just sheets of words - that's magical. That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension. "

" There are a lot of people who call themselves teachers or leaders, but they're really just propagandists. "

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