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Lana Del Rey makes spoken-word album as 'reparation' to Native Americans

New year, new Lana Del Rey.

The singer-songwriter announced Friday that she'll release a spoken-word album next month for "around $1," and half of the profits will be donated to Native American organizations. The lyricist, who is known for weaving spoken-word into her music, explained her choices as she shared the news on social media.

"My new book, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass,' is taking a lot

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