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“You can't expect to be on MTV and critique George Bush. You can't expect to be on BET or the cover of 'The Source' advocating Jesus Christ or Buddha or Hindu Krishna or Moses. As a conscious rap artist, you have to play in the arena that you're supposed to be in. What is that arena? That arena is the college market. The conscious rap artist woos the college market, even though the college market is the wildest, most sexed-out, drug-driven market in the country, possibly the world.”

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KRS-One, born Kurtis Mantronik, is an American rapper, music producer, and poet. Born on August 20, 1965, he is one of the key figures in hip-hop music. Known for his profound social commentary and poetic flow, KRS-One's work has had a significant impact on the development of hip-hop. more

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