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I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of

I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldnt be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. – Mos Def

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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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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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With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasnt just about being noticed, you know? – Mos Def

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The lover of life makes the whole world into his family, just as the lover of the fair sex creates his from all the lovely women he has found, from those that could be found, and those who are impossible to find. – Charles Baudelaire

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