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By Janell Hazelwood | Published November 19, 2010 | Full size is 500 × 320 pixels

Author, television personality, and cultural critic Toure was once fired from his internship at Rolling Stone magazine while a young journalist. He went on to later become a contributor to the publication, writing reviews and features on artists including Run D.M.C., Alicia Keys, Beyonce, and Jay-Z. He's author of three books and has written articles for The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Village Voice. And one can't go without seeing him give his pop culture insight on VH1, MTV and MSNBC.

Author, television personality, and cultural critic Toure was once fired from his internship at Rolling…

NEW YORK – APRIL 10: Toure visits the Apple Store Soho on April 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/WireImage)