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 ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke, Now I slam it when I'm done and make sure it's… — Rakim Copy Share Image
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 always went left to what everybody else was doing. I'm used to going against the grain. — Rakim Copy Share Image
Even when I was out on tour I used to fly home on the weekends to be with my girl and be… — Rakim Copy Share Image
My moms is strictly Christian but once I got knowledge of self and started reading she used to love when I would… — 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
