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TIL that Boxer Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) released an album of spoken word music titled “I am the greatest” in 1963. The album also features a cover of Stand by Me, sung by Ali. It was nominated for a Grammy award and has been identified as an early example of rap music.

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