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Definition Discussion[edit]

Besides belonging on the Definition single's page, or at least on the Black Star album page, the discussion claiming that the song's main inspiration comes from "Player's Anthem" and "Hit 'Em Up" is wrong, and also cites nothing. The repetition of "rulin' hip-hop" comes from the BDP song "P is Free," while the song's chorus comes from BDP's "Stop the Violence." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.69.221.67 (talk) 20:54, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yasiin vs. Mos Def[edit]

Okay.. I know Mos Def announced he would soon be changing his stage name but (1) he hasn't changed it officially yet and (2) in every single song, album, appearance that Black Star as ever done to date, he has been referred to as Mos Def. I really feel "Yassin Bey" should be changed back to Mos Def with maybe a side note and when he begins to use it officially.. maybe a "Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def)" but, honestly, until they actually release material under the name Yasiin, I don't feel this should be changed.72.184.233.201 (talk) 21:22, 8 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. Especially as the article is (also) made for those who have no idea of who Mos Def or, a fortiori, Yasiin Bey, is. I will change the formulation.--Pierre et Condat (talk) 09:51, 18 October 2011 (UTC)--Pierre et Condat (talk) 09:51, 18 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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