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" No, I ain't a star - I'm just a kid from Brooklyn, living his dream. "

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" You going to call me arrogant for believing in myself? Come on! It's a competitive sport. Rappin' is the closest thing to boxing. Jay-Z said that. You gotta fight every day. "

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