For me, hip-hop was a mirror when young-adult books were not. I could see myself in a Nas song more than I… — Angie Thomas Copy Share Image
If Kanye was not in the equation, I literally wouldn't even be here. His music pushed hip-hop - the man is a… — JPEGMAFIA Copy Share Image
Anyone who doesn't think that hip-hop is an intellectual genre, I think that assumption is rooted in racism. — Doechii Copy Share Image
We speak the love language, they speak from pain and anguish. Some don't love theyselves, so they perception is tainted. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I grew up on Hip Hop, it's the music I love and it's the music I respect. I respect the culture...that's me. — Eminem Copy Share Image
I'm living three dreams: Biggie Smalls', Dr. King, Rodney King's. Cause we can't get along, no resolution? 'Til we drown all these… — Kanye West Copy Share Image
You know, hip hop is a big ferris wheel that goes around and you've just gotta be able to maintain yourself while… — Jadakiss Copy Share Image
We live in a society of triviality, and my music and what I'm about kind of starts to break that mold and… — Andy Mineo Copy Share Image
Chicano Rap is a genre in its own and its got its own fan base and it's respected. When I grew up… — Snow Tha Product Copy Share Image
Puffy's contribution to hip-hop culture was the remix. He offered us the music that his mom played in front of him, with… — Curtis Jackson Copy Share Image
When I was CEO, and I'd listen to music, a lot of people listen to music and you get inspiration from it.… — Ben Horowitz Copy Share Image
Hip-hop has permeated pop culture for decades. For a long time, though, it seemed to permeate it in a such a way… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
I had danced with Janet Jackson and P. Diddy so I had done a bunch of hip hop. Really and truly my… — Jenna Dewan Copy Share Image
The hip-hop aesthetic and the way it's produced always motivated me. Alongside that I was still wanting to make great traditional songs… — James Vincent McMorrow Copy Share Image
When I graduated, I was going to go to school for law, but had such an affinity for hip-hop. It was like… — Doug E. Fresh Copy Share Image
We still wading in the water... Cocaine, blunts, marinating in the water. Lean and took a puff, and then she gave it… — Vince Staples Copy Share Image
I have a song coming with blackbear. He's a huge artist, I would say in the dark-pop scene. He has also collaborated… — Nina Nesbitt Copy Share Image
I really love hip hop. My cousin Nas came out with an album 'Life Is Good,' and I love that album, but… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
Pull down the shades on the windows of your soul, And gaze into your mind and watch the wisdom unfold... — Beanie Sigel Copy Share Image
Life is short if you don't notice it'll pass you by, That's why my head is in the clouds trying to pass… — Ludacris Copy Share Image
And when we holdin' a Tec, we put a hole in your neck. Equippin' you with a permanent T-Pain vocal effect. — Celph Titled Copy Share Image
I danced for 10 years. I was on a competitive hip-hop team, but then I, like, grew seven inches in one year… — Kelsea Ballerini Copy Share Image
My white girl Veronica, black girl Monica, Got me celebrating Christma-Hanu-Kwanzaa-kah, Rocking dashikis with a yarmulke. — Big Sean Copy Share Image
You have to look at the fact that Hip Hop is under attack. It's not just Hip Hop but Black people, Latino… — Afrika Bambaataa Copy Share Image
Hip-hop and R&B is mostly what I listen to. I don't have a connection with punk rock - I just never had… — Cat Power Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is a beautiful culture. It's inspirational, because it's a culture of survivors. You can create beauty out of nothingness. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
Do you ever think about when you outta here? Record deal and video, outta here!? Mercedes Benz and Range Rover, outta here!? — KRS-One Copy Share Image
Dear Hip Hop, we can't scream 'murder, misogyny, lawlessness' in our music & then turn around and ask for equality & justice. — LeCrae Copy Share Image
House music is about love, and lots of hip hop is about hate and intolerance, so in that respect, it's not good… — Chris Lowe Copy Share Image
Damn, I can't wait until it get dark, So I can light these fireworks up at the park, And celebrate my independence,… — Kam Copy Share Image
The emergence of the independent hip-hop scene has replaced what we called the "underground scene". It's what the underground scene has evolved… — El-P Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out… — Alicia Keys Copy Share Image
As a hip-hop artist who likes fashion, who can't help but notice people like Kanye West, Tiger, Big Sean and definitely T.I.P.… — B.o.B Copy Share Image
So I think hip-hop is moving and is going to continue to move in the direction of rappers just being honest with… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Sippin' on that brown stuff Got you feeling like you found love, Or maybe it was just luck. But honestly...it's probably none… — Slug Copy Share Image
I wanna make my imprint in the game as far as music - hip-hop, and just music, period. 'Cause I come from… — Nayvadius Cash Copy Share Image
I see myself as the ambassador of hip-hop. I do songs with people from everywhere. We ain't got nothing but love. — Nate Dogg Copy Share Image
I listen to all types of music. I listen to a lot of hip hop, but I also listen to pop and… — Tobias Harris Copy Share Image
Burn a Bush cause for peace he no push no button. Killing over oil and grease, no weapons of destruction, How can… — Common Copy Share Image
A wolf is no less a wolf because he's dressed in sheepskin and the devil is no less the devil because he's… — LeCrae Copy Share Image
