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“I feel like people mislead themselves when they tell themselves they're into me because of the lyrics. From my vantage point, people aren't into me because of the content, because of the lyrics. Because there's a million of rappers who have great content.”

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Talib Kweli, born Kweli Anjum, is an American rapper and music producer. Born on October 3, 1975, he is known for his unique rap style and profound lyrical content. Kweli began his career in the late 1990s and has established himself in the music industry through collaborations with several renowned artists. more

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