William Michael Griffin Jr. (Rakim) Quotes

Maybe I’m too sensitive to the struggle, but I think a lot of people that listen to music are trying to escape.

William Michael Griffin Jr.

• Struggle
• Escape
• Sensitive

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• Maybe I’m too sensitive to the struggle, but I think a lot of people that listen to music are trying to escape.

  

  William Michael Griffin Jr.
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  • Escape
  • Sensitive