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I cant control what people think. Im not trying to manipulate peop

I cant control what people think. Im not trying to manipulate peoples thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. Its machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different. – 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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I know what it feels like to have the door slammed firmly in my face, so Im cool with that. – Mos Def

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