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“When I say hip-hoppers, I mean black, white, Asian, Latino, Chicano, everybody. Everybody. Hip-hop has united all races. Hip-hop has formed a platform for all people, religions, and occupations to meet on something. We all have a platform to meet on now, due to hip-hop. That, to me, is beyond music. That is just a brilliant, brilliant thing.”

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KRS-One, born Kurtis Mantronik, is an American rapper, music producer, and poet. Born on August 20, 1965, he is one of the key figures in hip-hop music. Known for his profound social commentary and poetic flow, KRS-One's work has had a significant impact on the development of hip-hop. more

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