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Alexander McQueen

Rap music's been around for too long now to be inspirational. The words are, but the music isn't.

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Alexander McQueen is saying that while the lyrics in rap music can still motivate or inspire people, the actual beats and sounds have become stale or unoriginal over time. He believes the musical style itself no longer brings fresh energy or creativity, even if the words do.

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