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“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.”

Quote by The Notorious B.I.G.

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The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G., born Terrence Cherone Jackson, was an American rapper and record producer. Born on May 21, 1972, and deceased on March 9, 1997, he became a landmark figure in the mid-1990s rap music scene, known for his unique musical style and influence. more

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