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on its off-the-court EQT Campaign, which surrounded the relaunch of the EQT B-Ball Low. The limited edition shoes created included part of Nkosi's logo and the words "Congratulations Player" on the heel. He recorded "My Adidas" as part of the campaign. In 2010, Nkosi released a single and video,
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Nkosi produced a single, "Now That's Love" featuring
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875:"Damani Nkosi Is Finally the Rapper He Wanted to Be"
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