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" You do get certain publications in the States where, if things don't go according to plan, they flip the story and it becomes very negative. "

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" I feel that when you care about your music, taking risks is something you should do to keep things exciting. "

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" My mother made me truly appreciate women. "

" Rappers aren't the really rich ones. We all have nice houses with studios and cars, but you need a piece of someone's business to be super wealthy. "

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