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“Lean gives you such stomach pain. I'll never forget the time I was at South by Southwest and had to do all these shows, and I sitting on the couch curled up, hours of pain...That wasn't the moment I quit, that was the moment when I said I need more.”

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Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q (born October 26, 1986) is an American hip-hop artist and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Known for his distinctive West Coast rap style and raw street narratives, he is a member of the hip-hop collective Black Hippy. His music blends hardcore rap with melodic elements, with notable albums including 'Oxymoron' and 'Blank Face LP.' He has received Grammy nominations and maintains significant influence in the global hip-hop scene. more

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