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Storyteller | Work Been In: @Genius , @Billboard , @Complex , @MTVNews , @RapUp , @HipHopDX & more. Instagram:

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I sat down w/ @NipseyHussle for an insightful conversation about "Racks In the Middle." Great song & the lyrics deserve this type of breakdown. Take out your notepads. This is the latest episode of @Genius ' "VERIFIED." Preview below, full episode here:
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J. Cole going back to make a solo album without features after jumping on everyone’s album.
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"Fucked on Wayne's girl while he was in jail, that's conniving / Then get his face tatted like a bitch, apologizing." — Kendrick Lamar
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"Dear Adonis … You a good kid You need good leadership Let me be your mentor since your daddy don't teach you shit Never let a man piss on your leg, son." — Kendrick Lamar
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"Always rappin' like you 'bout to get the slaves freed." — Drake yesterday "Once upon a time, all of us was in chains/ Homie still doubled down, calling us some slaves." — Kendrick Lamar today
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"It was fun until you start to put money in the streets/ Then lost money 'cause they came back with no receipts/ I'm sorry that I live a boring life; I love peace/ But war-ready if the world is ready to see you bleed." — Kendrick Lamar
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Here’s a video from Camp Flog Gnaw. Drake: “I’m here for you tonight. If you want to keep going, I will keep going. What’s up?” Some fans boo loudly. One yells “No!” Drake seemingly cuts his set short & ends the show there. “It’s been love.”
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“Why would I try to call around and try to get dirt on you? You think my life is rap? That’s ho shit. I got a son to raise. But I can see you don’t know nothin’ ‘bout that.” — Kendrick Lamar
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"Colin Kaepernick, as long as you kneel with us, we're gonna be standing for you." - Cardi B (via @adelleplaton )
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The Weeknd just ended his show after only a few songs, saying he had unexpectedly lost voice. “This kills me,” he said, as he came out to personally apologize to the Los Ángeles crowd at SoFi Stadium. “I love you,” he added before making an exit.
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Marcellus Wiley says Drake dissed Kendrick Lamar on his ESPN show back in 2014. But Wiley says Drake then “hid” behind his team & threatened not to host the ESPYs if they actually published the interview so the clip was shelved.
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JAY-Z on Donald Trump: “I'm looking at him like, this is a joke. I can't even say with all due respect. With all disrespect.” (via @BBCR1 )
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Some of the visuals from @iamcardib & @theestallion ’s “WAP” video, directed by Colin Tilley.
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Nobody: The sun every morning:
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This is dope. A #MetGala suit made to honor Nipsey Hussle, Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, 2Pac, Nas, J. Cole, Meek Mill & Drake. It features their faces and lyrics throughout. Designed, worn, & posted by @kerbito .
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When I think of "FEAR." from DAMN, I think about how Kendrick masterfully weaved song titles into that last verse. “I’m talkin’ FEAR. Fear of losin’ LOYALTY from PRIDE / 'Cause my DNA won’t let me involve in the light of GOD / I’m talkin’ FEAR. Fear that my HUMBLE-ness is gone.”
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J. Cole's 'KOD' features kiLL edward. My first instinct said this is probably an alter ego. This year, an artist named kiLL edward released a song called "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)." Guess what? Voice is strikingly similar to Cole's.
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Tyler, The Creator addresses the controversy.
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INTENSE | This is how J. Cole enters the stage on his "4 Your Eyez Only Tour." Right through the crowd. I shot this while avoiding elbows.
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Here are a few of my battle portraits from @KingOfTheDot 's @norimyxxxo vs @MRDIZASTER battle. More to come. #WDVII
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“Where I’m feeling alone, I don’t feel so alone when I see the response and see that it’s affecting so many people. The music has always been one big S.O.S. out to the world to see who out there connects with what I’m saying, who feels the same way.” - @KidCudi (via @Beats1 )
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Wait. Why didn't JAY-Z win an Oscar for this masterful acting?
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This is even more powerful now. Kobe Bryant On Nipsey Hussle's Legacy: "It's a shame we lost a life so young but I think the legacy he has created will live on and create a far greater impact than he could have ever imagined or hoped to create." Clip pulled from FoxSports.
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“Did Cole foul. I don’t know why you’re still pretending.” — Kendrick Lamar
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More of my battle portraits from @KingOfTheDot 's @MRDIZASTER vs @norimyxxxo battle. #WDVIILA
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This is literally how @kendricklamar opened his @coachella set right now.
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I get how people can be frustrated, sad, etc. but I don’t understand how anyone can blame him. He’s a human being. People lose sight of that too often.
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I would like to thank @LaurenJauregui for giving us a social distancing anthem.
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nobody: me at the grocery store:
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“I’m gonna do this random song that no one in here has heard.” Tyler, The Creator with a special performance of the rare leak “Penny” during an intimate show at The El Rey in LA.
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“How could you ever right these wrongs When you don’t even write your songs But let us all play along.” - @PUSHA_T #Infrared
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On "Like That," Kendrick Lamar says "[They're] clickin' up but cannot be legit, no 40 Water." This is a reference to California legends E-40 and B-Legit, who were part of the Bay Area group The Click. Dot previously famously shouted E-40 (Earl Stevens) out on "Money Trees."
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“We have to love each other. If you don’t, just try. You don’t wanna die in a fire, right? You have to be nice then.” I spoke w/ @the1975 ’s @Truman_Black about “Love It If We Made It.” This was an insightful convo about the track & the world. Respect to Matty!
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// L O V E I T I F W E M A D E I T // @Genius L O V E
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"Every day a battle I'm exhausted and I'm weary Make sure I smile in public When alone, my eyes teary I fought through it all But that shit hurt me severely." - @Polo_Capalot
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Drake jokes about the whole ordeal.
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Juice Wrld in LA. @JuiceWorlddd
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I once used Jay Z's discography to tell his life story using only his lyrics. Re-sharing in honor of his b-day:
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“Lately, I’ve redirected my point of view.” I shot this photo of #KendrickLamar in 2018. But I edited these in 2022 while listening to “Mirror” off #MrMoraleAndTheBigSteppers
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nobody: me at the grocery store:
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JAY-Z on Drake's "Love All" "Shoutout to the family I don't want friends no more Not many understand me Everybody wants something You know the price of everything but the value of nothing."
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YEEZY. Posted this Kanye portrait on IG, but didn't like how it was cropped. Here's the full uncropped version.
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Eminem honors the Beastie Boys. His new "Kamikaze" album cover is an ode to the group's classic album, "Licensed to Ill," which dropped in 1986. It also contained 13 songs and hidden messages in the text.
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Donald Glover addressed Kanye West on SNL.
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There it is. Jay Rock’s #Redemption will feature Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, SZA, Future & Jeremih. The album is due June 15 and it’s available for pre-orders now (tracklist & photo via @jayrock ’s IG).
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I recently realized that I've conducted more than 300 interviews for @Genius ' Verified. As a kid, I'd type out lyrics & print 'em out. I'd hide those lyrics & rap magazines in my books to read during school. It was all I cared about. What a journey.
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SEAN DON. Here are some of my shots of @BigSean rockin' w/ @kanyewest & w/ @JheneAiko as @twenty88 . Dope energy.
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From "Ignorance is Bliss" to this. Congrats to the big homies @kendricklamar , @miyatola & @TopDawgEnt .
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Eminem on Machine Gun Kelly: "Next time you don't gotta use Tech N9ne if you want to come at me with a sub, Machine Gun / I'm talking to you, but you already know who you are, Kelly." He goes on, explaining that this is a reaction to MGK's comments about his daughter Hailie.
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Drake on rumors of an Eminem diss: “That’s not gonna happen. He’d never do that & if he did, I got something for him too.” - via @oldmanebro
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Out here shooting. Here's a short video of @kendricklamar & @rihanna performing "LOYALTY." in Watts. #TDEXMAS17 This is always one of my favorite events to cover. All for the kids. Respect to @TopDawgEnt .
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LL Cool J still hard as hell.
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Sat down w/ @THESLUMPGOD . We talked about all sorts of movies and TV shows from "Avengers" and "Lilo & Stitch" to "The Fairly Odd Parents." We also broke down the science behind his unorthodox flow. Check out the full episode of @Genius ' VERIFIED here:
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Kendrick on Kobe "How do empires last when there’s no longer an emperor?" "Your blood, sweat, tears, even your DNA is placed in these LA concretes. Nothing will ever replace that or erase that." "It's never goodbye. It's simply respect due." From 2016, ESPN x Scoop Jackson
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People who dislike J. Cole talk more about J. Cole than his fans.
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Watch K-Dot's soul speak. @kendricklamar didn't just do "Sidewalks" with @theweeknd . He also rocked "HUMBLE."
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"I can see why people like Lil Yachty But not me, though Not even dissing, it just ain't for me All I am, simply, is just an MC Maybe 'Stan' just isn't your cup of tea Maybe your cup full of syrup and lean." - Eminem, "The Ringer"
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Eminem has released a new album without warning. It’s called “Kamikaze” and it features Joyner Lucas, Royce Da 5’9, and Jessie Reyez. 13 songs.
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My latest for @billboard : Why @KendrickLamar & @TopDawgEnt 's Hollywood Takeover Feels Imminent: Op-Ed TDE is in a position to make its mark on film & television, starting with "Black Panther: The Album."
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"Just calculated my worth Shit crazy Didn't know I had more Ms than the Real Slim Shady video." - @JColeNC
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"My last scrap was w/ Puff Daddy Who would have thought it? I bought his album in 7th grade And played it so much You would've thought my favorite rapper was Puff Back then I ain't know shit Now I know too much." - @JColeNC
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“And if you want mo’ / You don’t have to ask if the flow still cold / I brought gold bottles to the Golden Globes.” Oooh, I can’t wait for the bars about this moment right here.
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Golden Globes: Tonight's event is sponsored by Moet. Jay Z & Beyonce: *Brings Ace of Spades and shares with others*
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Eminem appears to address Machine Gun Kelly on "Not Alike." "Next time you don't gotta use Tech N9ne if you want to come at me with a sub, Machine Gun / I'm talking to you, but you already know who you are, Kelly."
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"I don't have any manners / You've got a couple of ghostwriters but to these kids, it don't actually matter / They askin' me what happened to hip-hop, I said I don't have any answers." - Eminem
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I had the privilege of shooting @kendricklamar & @rihanna at @TopDawgEnt 's 4th annual Christmas show. Amazing experience! I also got to write about it. 📷✍🏽 Here are some more of my photos + my full recap for @RapUp :
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Sat down w/ the talented @LaurenJauregui for a special episode of @Genius ’ VERIFIED. We talked about “On Guard,” @Jahaansweet ’s brilliance & @6LACK ’s artistry but also about love, instincts, scars & healing. Preview below, full episode here:
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No, no, no, silly. We didn’t actually set our music on fire. “Burning CDs” just meant “make a copy of these songs for me.” And we had these huge folders with our “burned CDs” in them.
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Here are a few shots of @machinegunkelly , who put on a hell of a show at @soundset . He left it all on that stage.
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Proud of @LilNasX .
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“I made it to Harvard. Never thought I’d be able to say that...but it feels good.” - @rihanna ...And she did this while saying that.
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If you like the quote that kicks off J. Cole's "p u n c h I n ' . t h e . c l o c k," here's the source: @Dame_Lillard . This was a phenomenal interview and you could see that fire in his eyes and hear it in his voice.
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"Worldwide Steppers" "Writer's block for 2 years Nothing moved me Asked God to speak through me That's what you're hearing now The voice of yours truly." - Kendrick Lamar, #MrMoraleAndTheBigSteppers
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This is why this is such an incredible line: “I even tried suicide and I don’t know why / I know better than most that the Soul don’t die / Took a leap, shattered my leg and most my teeth / But I’m still standing behind every word I speak.”
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God bless Ab-Soul, this is heavy 😔❤️
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When you can’t figure out why the gentleman with the cap on is saying no to caps
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I once took @kendricklamar 's discography and told his life story using only his lyrics. Re-sharing on his born day!
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Life be like that sometimes. Just gotta JAY-Z your way through it.
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"N95" "Take off the money phone Take off the car loan Take off the flex & white lies Take off the weird ass jewelry I'ma take 10 steps, then I'm takin' off Top 5 Take off them fabricated streams And the microwave memes It's a real world outside." - Kendrick Lamar
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JAY-Z so ahead of his time. If you ever listened & didn't feel him, go back. Maybe you're ready now. Too much brilliance for you to ignore.
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A battle rap fan breaking down two other battles, fan theories, government names, blog interviews, and rumors just to explain what a punchline means.
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. @kendricklamar @coachella Oh, you've got backup dancers? That's cool. Kung Fu Kenny has this.
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YEEZY. Here are some of my shots of @kanyewest from @Power106LA 's #Powerhouse . Smoke, fire & lightning. That's Ye.
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"King of my city King of my country King of my homeland King of the filthy King of the fallen We livin' again." - @kendricklamar , "Black Panther"
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BECKY G. And the G is for Genius. Had the honor of (digitally & safely) sitting down w/ @iambeckyg for a dope convo about “They Ain’t Ready.” We talked about love, life & being above the noise. #VerifiedAtHome Preview below, full episode here:
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"You playin’ dirty w/ propaganda, it blow up on ya / You playing nerdy w/ Zack Bia and Twitter bots / But your reality can’t hide behind WiFi / Ya lil’ memes is losing steam; they figured you out/ The forced opinions is not convincing, y’all need a new route." — Kendrick Lamar
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Beyoncé is a great rapper. Not good. Not alright. Not solid. Great.
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Five years ago, I had the honor of interviewing the great Nipsey Hussle about #VictoryLap for @RapUp . I asked him about the album’s cohesion & storytelling. Here’s what he shared about that process & about how personal this offering was.
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Music-based photos from my hard drive. All shot by yours truly.
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"Once an Addict" is an early standout on J. Cole's "KOD." It's a powerful song and perhaps one of the most vulnerable joints he's ever done. It feels like a personal breakthrough with an emotional pull. It's technically an "interlude," but it's much more than that.
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Recently sat down w/ @sabaPIVOT for @Genius . He broke down “Life” with some real depth. Peep the latest Verified episode now!
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I sat down w/ the talented @LaurenJauregui for an awesome episode of @genius ’ VERIFIED. We talked about her new song “More Than That,” substance over diamonds, and intellectual stimulation. She even threw some bilingual sabor in there! Full episode:
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“I like the uncomfortableness of progression” needs to be on a shirt or something. I loved this quote from @isaiahrashad . Go watch the full episode, it’s full of gems like this.
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When my grandkids ask about 2020
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You gotta love @RobMarkman 's #ForTheRecord . He had the iconic @icecube on and asked him to kick a rhyme. Of course, he went w/ a classic @MrChuckD verse. Preview below, full interview here:
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About to play “22 Twos” at 2:22 on 2/22/22 just to see what happens. Who knows? Might win a billion dollars or a life-changing dinner with JAY-Z. You just never know!
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Sat down w/ @Truman_Black once again! This time, he broke down @the1975 ’s “Sincerity Is Scary,” which was, in some ways, inspired by Dilla. Check out the full interview here:
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// S I N C E R I T Y I S S C A R Y // @Genius L O V E
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A “Rare” honor. Sat down w/ @selenagomez for a special conversation about one of her most empowering tracks, “Rare.” Photo by Luis Ferra. Thanks to @heyitsstass who booked it & to the whole @Genius team who worked on this episode. Link:
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"Ain't no way I'm squashing my beefs like Drake and Meek / 'Cause blood done got spilled on the street / That shit was deep." — Gucci Mane
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Eminem on Joe Budden: "Somebody tell Budden before I snap He better fasten it Or have his body bag get zipped The closest thing he's had to hits Since smacking b------"
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"These rappers are like Hunger Games / One minute, they're mocking Jay / Next minute, they get their style from Migos / Or they copy Drake / Maybe I just don't know when to turn around and walk away." - Eminem
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Here's my latest for @Genius . I told @JColeNC 's life story using only his lyrics. Happy born day, Cole. Link:
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@AndresWrites
Andrés Tardio
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"How the fuck you gon' speak on what I did with my chances when you ain't took risks?" - @Polo_Capalot
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