I never sold drugs. A lot of people used to think I was that dude but I never sold a crumb. I… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I think it's a combination of my peoples that I grew up under, places that I hung out is what contributed to… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I feel that when we leave here I think it's just another transition and whatever it is I hope I'm prepared for… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I think half of our life is written out for us and things happen the way their supposed to happen. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I think things are gonna change. I'm gonna take the age limit off of hip hop. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I start to think, and then I sink Into the paper like I was ink When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between… — 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… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I never went to college. I think about it a lot. I can't watch a game without thinking where I would have… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Take 7 emcees put em in a line And add 7 more brothers who think they can rhyme It'll take 7 more… — 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
It might take a while but I think the rap game is the people that can do it. We're all role models… — 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
It is what it is but I do me and I think people respect that. They see me out in the hood… — 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
