The money from every unit being sold is what I feel every artist should see. — Rakim Copy Share Image
As a young artist, especially in rap and at that time that I came out, originality was big. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I'm not a mainstream artist. But I've seen my kids being born; I've seen them take their first steps, I've seen them… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I was an underground artist, but the underground status was successful. Coming from where I came from to see where rap is… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I stick to my guns - that's what keeps me going as an artist. Stevie Wonder never changed from what he wanted… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Maino is an artist that I feel walks what he talks - you can tell what he raps about and what he's… — Rakim Copy Share Image
What I want to do right now is give hip hop back to the hood. Before it was a neighborhood thing where… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Being a new artist, I was trying to make a good album and hope that people like Kool Moe Dee and Melle… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Sometimes I look at new artists trying to come out or trying to make their name and it's like they're coming into… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I love Jay-Z, I love Kanye, and I praise the way he's been able to bring more business out of the jungle. — Rakim Copy Share
Elements burst, gave birth the the verse, get the pen from the nurse, but hook the mic up first. — Rakim Copy Share
I think rap was a better move for me but football's been my love since I learned how to walk. I was gonna be… — Rakim Copy Share
There are certain things that I wish people knew - certain things that I feel I started and certain things that I'm responsible for.… — Rakim Copy Share
So I start my mission- leave my residence Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents — Rakim Copy Share
My approach to writing rhymes went hand in hand with the music. I'd try to make different rhythms with my rhymes on the track… — Rakim Copy Share
My whole thing is if it wasn't for people like ya'll and people like them I wouldn't be me. I love every minute of… — Rakim Copy Share
My son plays football so I coach a couple of his teams. My youngest son just started playing last year and I assistant coached… — Rakim Copy Share
I always had deep respect for my peoples 'cause of the love they gave me and the know how that they showed me through… — Rakim Copy Share
When I broke up with Eric B., I went on a little hiatus. Then all I was trying do is find producers. It's real… — Rakim Copy Share
