I used to roll up: this is a hold up, ain't nuthin funny. Stop smiling, be still, don't nuthin move but the… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I seen her in the subway, on my way to Brooklyn. "Hello, good lookin, is this seat tooken?" On the A Train,… — Rakim Copy Share Image
What's powerful about the mind, the mind comes through every physical and when the physical goes the mind still exists. — Rakim Copy Share Image
Now it seems like hip hop belongs to the people you see in the videos and radios. So I want to give… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Sometimes people say yo do you think rap changed you. No doubt it changed me. If I wasn't making records I'd still… — 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
I only made x amount of albums in 20 years and to still be living comfortably. A lot of people and friends… — 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
