Listen to ILoveMakonnen's 10-Minute "I Remember Makonnen" Freestyle

Detailing his rise from Atlanta street dealer to OVO signee.

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In honor of his upcoming birthday (Tuesdsay, April 12), ILoveMakonnen has dropped a 10-minute freestyle, called “I Remember Makonnen.” The ATLien dedicates the bars to a detail recount of his rise from an Atlanta street dealer to a signee of the glorious OVO camp. Love him or not, you cannot deny this man’s work ethic. Listen below.

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