Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Good Intentions

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The confluence of genius and psychopathy is all too common in hip-hop, the convergence of genius and altruism all too rare. Few rappers possess what Chuck D. had, try as they might. From today's Washington Post.

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posted by Dan Charnas at 4:25 PM

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