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I guess record company people aren\u2019t the only shady ones in the bussines and rule #4080 applies to the film industry too.<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: MTV unleashed the rest of this extensive interview where Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi speak about their concerns with the ATCQ documentary, they give their point of view and discuss issues with the film. 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