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Toms Surprise: Ice Cube

Ice Cube couldnt let the Tom Joyner Morning Show end without calling to tell him thank you. From the bottom of his heart he is grateful to have had the opportunity to come on the show and promote anything that [he] had on the table. He says having the opportunity to speak to [his] folks []

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