There's a real self-serving element to hip-hop that threatens its life span. — John Mayer Copy Share Image
Not everybody is a great rapper; not everybody lives for the art of lyricism. — Wale Copy Share Image
“Is My Son Marshall Myu son Eminem okay for an 11 year old to read? Why?” — Debbie Nelson Copy Share Image
I feel bad for kids growing up that, like, their favorite rapper is Lil Yachty. — Pete Davidson Copy Share Image
I feel like every time I make a beat, and the Migos rap on it, it's gonna be fire. — Zaytoven Copy Share Image
I've always listened to a lot of rap. It's all, 'Look at this car that cost me so much money, look at… — Lorde Copy Share Image
Kool G. Rap, cause to the little I'm an idol. Attackin the vital parts to maintain my title. — Kool G Rap Copy Share Image
“I am not inclined to use hip-hop vernacular often, but there are times when, like French, it just better expresses the sentiment… — Christopher Moore Copy Share Image
From a musical standpoint, I was inspired by '90s hip hop, with a lot of drums and the tempos. I'm always inspired… — Vic Mensa Copy Share Image
You best believe Busta rhymes more flavor than all the rest. From all the mess, hardcoreness from all the stress. — Busta Rhymes Copy Share Image
Somebody who really influenced me since a kid was Lil Phat. He was just telling his life story. — Rod Wave Copy Share Image
That's the difference between me and a lot of rappers. So many are unfit, just puffing all the time. — Dizzee Rascal Copy Share Image
When I first heard hip-hop I thought it was rubbish because I didnt understand the concept of people talking over music. — Akon Copy Share Image
Its funny sometimes being a musician because even if you are hurt, you can use that sadness to make you happy, instead… — Simanga Sivuyile Copy Share Image
As far as my single selections, over the years it's been a very essential part of my survival tactic, but I have… — Pitbull Copy Share Image
I don't care what anybody says, there's nothing like the cultural influence of hip-hop. For me, hip-hop culture is involved in everything… — Chris Paul Copy Share Image
“While 'Rap Trax!' recorded, Neel found some scrap paper and we started writing our first lyrics. Bandying about subject matter and title,… — Nikesh Shukla Copy Share Image
'Blueprint 3' is made up of songs, but it's also a commentary on the idea that in order for rap to survive,… — Jay-Z Copy Share Image
Are you tired of lyrical liars, passing fliers, Wannabe MC's, but really good triers, Tripping over mic cords, getting you bored, A… — KRS-One Copy Share Image
I used to hate hip-hop... yup, because the women degraded, But Too $hort made me laugh, like a hypocrite I played it.… — Lupe Fiasco Copy Share Image
I see hip-hop as going in a self-managing place. It's very culturally controlled and artist-controlled. It's not really based on a label… — Travis Scott Copy Share Image
