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“I grew up in predominantly black neighborhoods and went to predominantly black schools. And hip-hop is what I grew up listening to in my teenage years. Basically I'm just being myself.”

Quote by Mark Wahlberg

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Mark Wahlberg, born on June 5, 1971, is a renowned American actor. He gained widespread acclaim for his performances in films such as 'Braveheart' and 'Titanic', and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Fighter'. more

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