When I came up with KRS-One and Rakim, everybody had to step their lyrical game up to build a fan base. — Big Daddy Kane Copy Share Image
Couples Therapy' is pretty big for me because it's opening the door to a new audience - a hip-hop following, which I… — Carmen Carrera Copy Share Image
We live in an era where it ain't about dope rhymes. When beef is online, and how big is your co-sign... — Jon Connor Copy Share Image
You can do hip-hop no matter how old you are. It's about relating to people, and the older artists have something to… — B-Real Copy Share Image
I think a number of the leaders are, whether you like it or not, in the hip-hop generation. And when they understand… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
The basic idea of a hero rising up to represent an oppressed or disenfranchised group of people is as true to hip-hop… — Ali Shaheed Muhammad Copy Share Image
I grew up with Chief Keef and Lil Reese. We all lived in the same environment, I went to school with them… — Cupcakke Copy Share Image
Teddy Riley was telling everyone I was his female rapper, but he never came through. And Michael Bivens promised me all kinds… — Da Brat Copy Share Image
“I don't have what it takes to inspire someone to become a "worldly" musician or rapper! I can't use the power God… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
Not only was Tupac an iconic figure in Hip-Hop, he was an iconic artist across the whole world. He transcends to all… — Cory Hardrict Copy Share Image
“It's corny, but I think poems are echoes of the voices in your head and from your past. Your sisters, your father,… — Paul Beatty Copy Share Image
I fell into hip-hop right from the beginning. I was a teenager in the '60s, so I was putting all my pocket… — Simon de Pury Copy Share Image
I've always been an outsider. When I did magic, I was the only kid. When I worked with Johnny Cash, I was… — Rick Rubin Copy Share Image
I go all the way back to the Hot Boys days and being 13, listening to this dude. Just remembering the staple… — Kanye West Copy Share Image
That's something I can never lose: my love for the art of rap. As I grew older and became more interested in… — Vic Mensa Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, it was 'All Eyes On Me' by Tupac and 'Doggy Style' by Snoop Dogg. I've met Snoop… — Dizzee Rascal Copy Share Image
Lil Uzi and I gave Philly different sounds by stepping outside of the box and not sticking to the stigma. — PnB Rock Copy Share Image
If I wasn't involved in this hip-hop sh*t, I'd probably be breakin' the law to eat and feed my family and maintain… — Nipsey Hussle Copy Share Image
Rap comes from the oral tradition. The oral tradition gives voice to those who would've otherwise been voiceless. — Benjamin Zephaniah Copy Share Image
My favorite soul artist, I would have to say D'Angelo. That's R&B, soul. Trap artist, I would probably have to say...Young Thug. — Bryson Tiller Copy Share Image
And of Kanye's [West]? I have to say [I love] his heart. And I've always loved his legs. — Kim Kardashian Copy Share Image
I can mingle with the stars and throw a party on Mars I am a prisoner, locked up behind Xanax bars — Lil Wayne Copy Share Image
Everybody say I give them Pac vibes. I ain't gonna lie: I ain't really grow up on Pac, but I kinda see… — Kodak Black Copy Share Image
I don't know how the rap game is, because I'm a fan of reality, and the rap game's entertainment. — Kevin Gates Copy Share Image
I learned how music works dealing with Jermaine Dupri, and I learned how image works dealing with Puff Daddy. — Usher Copy Share Image
The thing is with hip-hop, it has its waves and the waves crash against the beach and the new waves come in.… — Ice Cube Copy Share Image
Ruthless Villain' was supposed to be E's song. But it was too fast for him, so when I rapped it, they was… — MC Ren Copy Share Image
When I started emceein', you had 500 maybe 1000 rappers in the whole world. Now there's 1.000.000, nahmean? — RZA Copy Share Image
Our unborn never got to grow, never got to see what's, next, In this world full of countless threats. — Tupac Shakur Copy Share Image
Even in my Hardwell sets I've been playing Drake songs and even from the beginning I've been in love with his tracks.… — Hardwell Copy Share Image
Makes me laugh how every rapper goes around sayin things like, I fucked yo bitch…umm since when was getting sloppy seconds a… — Brian Zilinek Copy Share Image
Only if I could rap like Eminem and fight like jackie Chan both at the same time.. that would be the best — Asif Copy Share Image
Let the voice be the voice of the voiceless and let it come from the world of rap music to keep the… — Chuck D Copy Share Image
You actually can make it, no matter what. I truly am a firm believer in that. Eminem's living proof. — Brittany Murphy Copy Share Image
I call these rappers baby seals, cause they club you to death. I could call them Navy SEALs, cause they government feds. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Out of all the R&B artists that have come out, I think my name has been used most in hip-hop songs. — Keith Sweat Copy Share Image
By the time it came to the 90s, the late 90s, being a businessman was the beacon to uphold. We've been having… — M.I.A Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be known as a local rapper. Not downing anybody, but you know Gucci, that's cool to me, but… — Cyhi the Prynce Copy Share Image
How many niggas want to be involved, see I was only talking Biggie, but I'll kill all of y'all. — Tupac Shakur Copy Share Image
I wouldn't agree with people saying Lil Wayne is wack, you know what I mean? Because I've heard Lil Wayne records many… — Kool G Rap Copy Share Image
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