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He won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for \"I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By\" with Mary J. Blige.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe appeared in the motion pictures Belly, How High, Garden State as well as a minor role in The Wackness. 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