Santiago Leyva (Fashawn) Quotes

I always loved rapping ever since Snoop said "1-2-3-4," I was repeating lines, but I didn't start writing my own lyrics until I was twelve.

Santiago Leyva

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  Santiago Leyva
  • Writing
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  • Rap