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I began to fear that Mos Def was being treated as a product, not a

I began to fear that Mos Def was being treated as a product, not a person, so Ive been going by Yasiin since 99. At first it was just for friends and family, but now Im declaring it openly. – Mos Def

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I dont want to waste anyones time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift. – Mos Def

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positive
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Mos Def
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African art is functional, it serves a purpose. Its not a dormant. Its not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations. – Mos Def

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positive
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Bob Marley performed the One Love Peace concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. Theres always been that in black music and culture in general. Its no surprise because black music is such a reflection of whats going on in black life. Its not unusual for hip-hop. – Mos Def

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Peace
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The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one. – John C. Maxwell

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What I fear most is power with impunity. I fear abuse of power, and the power to abuse. – Isabel Allende

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Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence. – Aristotle

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That fear may reach all, punish but few. – Proverb

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