It's a funny thing about rap, that when you say 'I' into the microphon…

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It's a funny thing about rap, that when you say 'I' into the microphone, it's like a public confession. It's very strange. ✨ We are family. Interview with Laura Barton, www.theguardian.com. March 3, 2005.
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It's a funny thing about rap, that when you say 'I' into the microphone, it's like a public confession. It's very strange. ✨ We are family. Interview with Laura Barton, www.theguardian.com. March 3, 2005.

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