Someone at Tidal came to our show in New York in 2016, and I guess he was expecting, like, K-Pop. But he… — Jay Park Copy Share Image
Jadakiss is not no walk in no park. Nas is not no walk in no park. These are dudes that could have… — Beanie Sigel Copy Share Image
I feel like there's a lot of rappers that could out-rap me and I wouldn't want to face any of them. — Donald Glover Copy Share Image
If I were born in other generation, I would be a singer rapper, dancing is also...I was famous as a good dancer.… — Yesung Copy Share Image
Rappers can't get with the style extra wicked. Rap flow is bangin' like butter on a biscuit. A tisket, a tasket I'm… — Jackie Mittoo Copy Share Image
I think for the culture I gotta collaborate with Pharrell. He's from my area, that'd be amazing - what he would pull… — Masego Copy Share Image
2 pac not dead mon..he in africa mon...i was chilling with him last week modasucka...he a cool dude — Michael Blackson Copy Share Image
A true artist does not depend on radio for success. A true fan does not let radio determine what they support — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Around the middle of last year I started listening to a lot of rap, like Nicki Minaj and Drake. They all sing… — Lorde Copy Share Image
Kanye is producing in the true sense of the word. 'Real Friends' was an idea started by me and Boi-1da. We passed… — Frank Dukes Copy Share Image
When I was 12 or 13, the hyphy movement was beginning to bubble. And you had local acts such as the Federation… — G-Eazy Copy Share Image
The great thing was that both K-Ci and JoJo told me to not make an R&B track that was reminiscent of radio… — DJ Premier Copy Share Image
I got to meet a lot of cool people [on the Voice], and my favorite part about the experience was getting to… — Curtis Grimes Copy Share Image
To me, I feel like basketball and hip-hop have always been kinda conjoined because they're very similar in their competitive nature, you… — Chance the Rapper Copy Share Image
I found it to be kind of ironic, because I’m white, therefore I’m appropriating culture, but then Eminem won it - who’s… — Iggy Azalea Copy Share Image
He's from Fayetteville. I'm from Charlotte. We got two different upbringings. All in all though, I love J. Cole's perspective and I… — DaBaby Copy Share Image
I don't want to be a rap star. I want you to see me and just say, 'That's Mase,' not 'That's Puff… — Mase Copy Share Image
I can admit there are some problems in hip hop but it is only a reflection of what's taking place in our… — David Banner Copy Share Image
Whatever form of hip-hop you like, man, love it and keep it going. Keep it strong. Make sure it stays powerful. — Big Daddy Kane Copy Share Image
Ya can't tell me nothing especially when you, riding in the drop top listening to tupac, riding in the drop top listening… — Rock City Copy Share Image
An MC is somebody who can control the crowd. An MC is a master of ceremonies so not only can you say… — Ice T Copy Share Image
If you can make the hits, then you won't be an Internet rapper anymore. It's good for hip-hop. — Donnis Copy Share Image
Regardless of what you think of Jay-Z's album title, he just taught a bunch of dudes about the Magna Carta and that… — Gillian Jacobs Copy Share Image
I'm just basically spillin' out my emotions to the world. 'Cause rap is about emotion. And I want you to feel what… — Ludacris Copy Share Image
Just look at the name of Kanye's label: G.O.O.D. Music. That's what it's all about, creating good music. — Mannie Fresh Copy Share Image
What is Kanye West's message? Like most rap, "I am the greatest person ever and you're not." I used to call it… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
I was raised in this society so you can't expect me to be a perferct person cause Ima do what Ima do. — Tupac Shakur Copy Share Image
That's why the Kanye Wests and the Drakes are just in a different league, because they have the ability to be vulnerable… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I started rapping because I wanted people to hear what I have to say, I want as many people to hear me… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
Every artist can actually say that, that the overseas community appreciates the culture of hip-hop more, really, rather than over here. So… — Redman Copy Share Image
Emotion is what hip-hop thrives on. Don't you want your music to have emotion in it? People like to always throw some… — Kid Cudi Copy Share Image
I will say this: Rapping-wise, there has never been anybody to match Tupac's energy when coming on a song, like when rappin'.… — Demetrius Shipp, Jr Copy Share Image
I never was a person that said, 'I'm gonna be a rapper.' I thought I would be a doctor. I just knew… — Remy Ma Copy Share Image
I feel like battle rap is as popular as it's ever been, today. With Total Slaughter it's getting real popular. — Ab-Soul Copy Share Image
So much of rap sounds the same, and that's okay, but that means some people want something that can be the complete… — JPEGMAFIA Copy Share Image
One of the first albums that I remember, rap albums I remember really listening to, was LL Cool J 'Mama Said Knock… — Damian Marley Copy Share Image
Tupac the son of the Black Panther, and Tupac the rider. Those are the two people inside of me. I was raised… — Tupac Shakur Copy Share Image
I fell in love with hip-hop at an early age as a culture, as a sound, both from the perspective of a… — G-Eazy Copy Share Image
That is the problem that we have with the so-called hip hop culture today... I think our foundation is a bunch of… — MC Hammer Copy Share Image
You look at other rappers who have been around 10-20 years and even the most diehard fans write you off after that. — Inspectah Deck Copy Share Image
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