I Grew Up In The 'hood Around Prostitutes, Drug Dealers, Killers, And Gangbangers, But I Also Grew Up Juxtaposed: On The Doorknob Outside Of Our Apartment, There Was Blood From Some Guy Who Got Shot; But Inside, There Was National Geographic Magazines And Encyclopedias And A Little Library Bookshelf Situation.

-Lupe Fiasco

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I Grew Up In The 'hood Around

Lupe Fiasco

I Grew Up In The 'hood Around Prostitutes, Drug Dealers, Killers, And Gangbangers, But I Also Grew Up Juxtaposed: On The Doorknob Outside Of Our Apartment, There Was Blood From Some Guy Who Got Shot; But Inside, There Was National Geographic Magazines And Encyclopedias And A Little Library Bookshelf Situation.

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Whats The Biggest Commercial For Aggression, Sexuality And Materialism? What Gets Pumped Into These Kids Heads? Taking Someone Elses Girl, Which Is So Laissez-faire In Hip-hop, Will Get You Killed In The Streets, But It Doesnt Seem To Be An Issue When You Hear It On The Radio.

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