Common

It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture

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My raps ignite the people like Obama.

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Freakin, Shakin, Money makin, Stylin and being fly.

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Beat goes fast, exceed galactic.

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Looked at the jury how can they judge him, she screamed

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I am to hip-hop what Obama is to politics

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I sit and think with a drink about how I'm gonna win...

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Hip-hop is supposed to help you elevate, or go higher.

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I wonder if these wack niggas realize they wack, And they the reason that my people say they tired of rap.

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It was incredible to have J Dilla in your dining room making beats - it was one of the greatest experiences I've…

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Why white folks focus on dogs and yoga. While people on the low end trying to ball and get over.

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Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.

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Got back stage, and I bumped into Stevie. He said no matter what, the people gone see me.

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Everybody know you sweet, what the problem is. Don't play dumb, I'm the one that acknowledged it.

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I've always been asked, "What type of character would you love to play?," and I've always said a pastor.

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This is that automatic I stay fresh like I'm wrapped in plastic.

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Sometimes you come from your community, and then you rise. It's like, okay, when do you get back rooted into your community?…

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I tend to look at the good things about what's going on in life, and I do that the best I can.…

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It's our responsibility for the village to say, 'Hey we're going to create these programs,' whether it's sports, creative arts, music, we…

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We obviously feel destiny and purpose and do what we do, but within that are ways to help others and to inspire…

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I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but…

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I believe in heaven more than hell, lessons more than jail. In the ghetto, let love prevail with a story to tell.…

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Movies and media really can influence us. A few years ago, my daughter wanted to be a dancer; since Obama came into…

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People that I care about, that I consider being friends of mine, most of the things I discuss with them I wouldn't…

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I look into mother's stomach, wonder if you are a boy or a girl Turnin' this woman's womb into a tomb But…

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I think you really have to remember what you loved about making music in the first place. Ultimately, people can be like,…

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Teachers give so much to the future and to youth. So, when you see somebody make that type of sacrifice towards work…

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The human being that I strive to be is a great human being, like a loving human being, but as an actor,…

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I learned a long time ago to be honest when I'm talking to other artists. Up-and-coming artists used to come and say…

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Oh man, I love what the South brings as far as the soul, and I really have noticed from even the early…

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I believe that music is about making quality things, making quality art, and no matter who you decide to work with, you…

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Your body is you. That's your temple. So, eating wisely helps you function for the day. If you want to look good…

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This is my inception, I'm writing my dreams.

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Playing basketball is definitely one of my favorite things to do.

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I came from the South Side of Chicago wanting to be a rap artist and make videos.

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This is just a letter to better your development...Situation delicate.

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The corner where struggle & greed fight. We write songs about wrong cause it's hard to see right.

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She walk into the court her knees buckle Saying for a man to survive he needn't hustle

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The judge called for order the court reporter makin her words shorter.

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I started getting more in tune with who I am by doing roles or even just being around people.

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