Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes

Daddy says the world is a drum tight and hard and I told him I'm gonna beat out my own rhythm.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.

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• Daddy says the world is a drum tight and hard and I told him I'm gonna beat out my own rhythm.

  

  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • World
  • Rhythm
  • Beats