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My mother wouldn't allow me to speak slang when I was growing up. But when I got outside, around my friends, it was 'Yo' and 'That's the joint' and 'Yo, what's up?' So I had my game for my friends and my game for my mom.
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"My mother wouldn't allow me to speak slang when I was growing up. But when I got outside, around my friends, it was 'Yo' and 'That's the joint' and 'Yo, what's up?' So I had my game for my friends and my game for my mom."
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My mother wouldn't allow me to speak slang when I was growing up. But when I got outside, around my friends, it was 'Yo' and 'That's the joint' and 'Yo, what's up?' So I had my game for my friends and my game for my mom. — Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah was a Musician from United States (1970–present).

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Who said "My mother wouldn't allow me to speak slang when I was growing up. But when I go…"?
This quote is attributed to Queen Latifah, a Musician from United States.
When did Queen Latifah live?
Queen Latifah lived from 1970 – present.