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Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty by Gimlet

Jun 30, 202143:46Health

The DJ Screw origin story. His musical odyssey begins in small-town Smithville where he’s inspired by New York hip hop, boomboxes, and an extremely corny movie about breakdancers. A move to Houston expands Screw’s horizo...

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