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- ↑ "BREAK BREAD". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ↑ "IDJ Extends Deal with Disturbing tha Peace". Billboard.com. November 23, 2007.
- ↑ "Artist Chart History – I-20". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media . Retrieved December 10, 2008.
- ↑ "Destroy Lonely Doesn't Want to Be Completely Understood".
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