Deep: Kanye West Recites A Poem That Would Later Become Lyrics To “All Falls Down” (Def Poetry Jam 2004)

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Kanye West performs at Def Jam Poetry in 2004, reciting a poem called “Self Conscious.” These words would go on to become the lyrics to one of The College Dropout‘s most resonant singles, “All Falls Down.” Kanye speaks on big subjects such as truth, freedom and learning how to think for our own. Posted By Persist

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