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BX students win award for rapping about bullying

Two Bronx students have received awards for rapping to spread an anti-violence message. The students, Tyriek Overton and Jovan Martinez, won the "Rap for RAPP" contest. Their rhymes aimed to raise awareness

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Jul 10, 2012, 8:42 PM

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