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Omar Tyree

1969–

United States

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Omar Rashad Tyree (born April 15, 1969) is an African-American novelist. He is known for his best-selling book For the Love of Money and Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry Jr., which he co-authored with Marion Barry.

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