Inspirational Quotes by Rakim

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

Feed me hip-hop and I start tremblin'

— Rakim

To me, sometimes things outside of rap inspire me to rap.

— Rakim

Elements burst, gave birth the the verse, get the pen from the nurse, but hook the mic up first.

— Rakim

I got a lot of vinyl, a lot of music in general in the house.

— Rakim

Whenever I write a song I see the whole song anyway.

— Rakim

Sometimes I feel I'm the luckiest rapper in the world.

— Rakim

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

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

So I start my mission- leave my residence Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents

— Rakim

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

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