To me, the job of the artist is to provide a useful and intelligent vocabulary for the world to be able to… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
Beef is not what Jay said to Nas; Beef is when the working folks can't find jobs. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I tell people all the time, I've always loved music and I love the language, which is a huge reason why I'm… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
And from the moment that I saw you, I knew you was trouble, But I disregarded detour signs, And did not stop til you… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
If you're going to do Chuck Berry, you got to, you know, go all out, and the duck walk is just kind of you… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
The ability to have somebody read something and see it, or for somebody to paint an entire landscape of visual imagery with just sheets… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I'm growing as an individual, but your always growing. All of my albums are snapshots of where I am artistically. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I don't want to waste anyone's time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be… — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I was taught when there's somethin' you can change around keep quiet, you got nothin' to complain about. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
