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“I didn't get into Tupac [Shakur] until a little later, once I started understanding rap and people's stories. Eminem was the first rapper that I actually started dissecting the lyrics, and once I got attached to his stories, then I started listening to Dr. Dre, then Snoop 'cause they were all under one camp.”

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Tyga, born Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, is an American rapper and music producer. Born in November 1989, he is known for his active presence in the hip-hop music scene. Tyga's musical style blends various genres, including West Coast hip-hop and pop music, and his work is well-liked by young audiences. more

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