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“If you're talking about coexisting and tolerance then you have to live by example, and you can't have shiny people all the time everywhere, which is what breeds that sort of thinking - this is better than this, that is better than that.”

Quote by M.I.A.

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M.I.A., born Mathangi Arulpragasam, is a British-born Sri Lankan artist known for her unique musical style and strong political consciousness. She blends various musical elements, including hip-hop, electronic, reggae, and world music, creating a distinctive personal sound. M.I.A.'s music often addresses social and political issues, and her music and image are highly controversial. more

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