Actor, activist and rapper Riz Ahmed talks about his role in "Venom," the importance of representation in film and what compelled him to write his song "Mogambo."
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Yesterday
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<p><span>As a rapper, Riz Ahmed has released critically acclaimed albums, and he was featured on the chart-topping “Hamilton Mixtape.” At the same time, he was becoming a leading man in the movies, with roles including a small part in the Star Wars picture “Rogue One” and an extr ... Show More
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