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“There's certainly a lot of noise in the hip-hop world now [that] I don't pay active attention to, but to the extent that I represent some flavor of what's happening in hip-hop - it's subconscious.”

Quote by Baratunde Thurston

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Baratunde Thurston

Baratunde Thurston is an American writer, comedian, and activist known for his unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on technology, society, and culture. Born on September 11, 1977, Thurston's career has spanned from online media and digital marketing to social activism. more

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