My son plays football so I coach a couple of his teams. My youngest son just started playing last year and I… — Rakim Copy Share Image
When I broke up with Eric B., I went on a little hiatus. Then all I was trying do is find producers.… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I don't try to go to the studio and make a single. I just do whatever I feel. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I'm more of a wordsmith, so I like taking different words and trying to see what I can do with them -… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Sometimes I look at new artists trying to come out or trying to make their name and it's like they're coming into… — Rakim Copy Share Image
Some of you been trying to write rhymes for years, But weak ideas irritate my ears. Is this the best that you… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I always had an intelligence with me, I was always in the streets, I was always trying to do good. I was… — Rakim Copy Share Image
When you're trying to please both sides of the fence at the same time you really can't do that. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I get the Martian look all the time even in the hood. I walk down to the shopping block and people just… — 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
