Ezra Koenig Quotes

Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.

Ezra Koenig

• Growing Up
• Musician
• Haters
• Rap Music

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• Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.

  

  Ezra Koenig
  • Growing Up
  • Musician
  • Haters