Art Quote by Joell Ortiz

“What inspired me as a child is the same thing that inspires me now: being nice. I always try to one up everybody with verses and be lyrical and just stand for the art.” quote by Joell Ortiz — Download Open image

“What inspired me as a child is the same thing that inspires me now: being nice. I always try to one up everybody with verses and be lyrical and just stand for the art.”

Joell Ortiz

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