I always say a rapper is like a halfback in the NFL. You got about seven years, then it's a wrap. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I love Kanye for that. Being a producer, making beats, and being a rapper. He does it all. — Rakim Copy Share Image
What I want to do right now is give hip hop back to the hood. Before it was a neighborhood thing where… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Back in the day, music imitated life. Now it's the opposite way around: life is imitating music. It's like whatever the rappers… — Rakim Copy Share Image
A lot of times when people listen to music it's because they feel down, and that's when serious hip-hop comes into play.… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Hopefully the rappers can start to open the eyes in the neighborhoods and communities. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I loved the hood and still love the hood but I had to realize like Ra you a rapper now you're in… — Rakim Copy Share Image
That's another thing yo rappers are scared to bring new styles out. There's so many different ways we can be flowing but… — Rakim Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Elements burst, gave birth the the verse, get the pen from the nurse, but hook the mic up first. — Rakim Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
So I start my mission- leave my residence Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents — Rakim Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
