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" Old habits die hard, and if you're not careful, the person you used to be can overtake the person you're trying to become. "

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Working Together

" When I hung out with my Uncle Chris, things got real. He was fun, talkative, and loud. He was the life of the party and a magnet for mischief. Since he saw the world through a gangsta's lens, he wanted me to become tough and aggressive. "

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" That's a win for me, for people to be able to say, 'Faith, fatherhood, monogamy exists in hip-hop.' "