Artists look at the environment, and the best artists correctly diagnose the problem. I'm not saying artists can't be leaders, but that's not the job of art, to lead. Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Harry Belafonte - there are artists all through history who have become leaders, but that was already in them, nothing to do with their art.
Talib KweliHonestly, you have to take care of yourself. That's probably something I have learned on the road.
Talib KweliThe way I see it, if people truly love my music, they will support me in some way down the road.
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