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“To be honest I'm not going to sell dreams like everybody else does and say, "Sure, it can be changed." I don't want to seem like a pessimist, but nothing's getting better.”

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Q-Tip, born Kermit Frazier, is an American rapper and music producer. Born on April 10, 1970, he is a founding member of the renowned hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Q-Tip rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with his unique rap style and musical talent, blending various musical elements to have a profound impact on contemporary hip-hop music. more

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