"Mga kababayan ko, dapat lang malaman nyo, bilib ako sa kulay ko.Ako ay Pilipino..."
(My countrymen, you should know I believe in my color. I am Filipino.)
Pinoy Rapper Francis Magalona (aka Francis M.) died today in Pasig City, Philippines. Magalona was diagnosed with leukemia last August. The rapper and his family insisted that his medical condition be kept private but publicly sought blood donations while being hospitalized.
Magalona began his career in the early 1980's as the hip hop movement rose in the Phillipines. Starting out as a breakdancer and DJ, Magalona went on to star in several Pinoy films and his own TV show on MTV Asia titled, "Eat... Bulaga!" Magalona's biggest hit "Mga Kababayan Ko" was the first rap experience for many Pinoy youth on the Islands.
Read more about Francis M. and his last days [here]
"Kung may itim o may puti, mayroon namang kayumanggi, isipin mo na kaya mong abutin ang iyong minimithi."
(If there are blacks and whites, there are also browns, just think that you can achieve what you dream about.)
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