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“Think that I started taking emceeing very serious probably from the very beginning. Because I started as a battle rapper. It was something that I was doing hoping that I could hang with my older cousin.” quote by Big Daddy Kane
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“Think that I started taking emceeing very serious probably from the very beginning. Because I started as a battle rapper. It was something that I was doing hoping that I could hang with my older cousin.”

Big Daddy Kane

About This Quote

Source Interview: Hip Hop Magazine, 1990s

He began taking rap seriously early, motivated by wanting to match his older cousin's skill.

In simple terms: Started seriously early to impress a cousin.

Key Takeaway

Take rap seriously from the start.

Themes

ambition hip hop growth

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational personal

When to use this quote

  • battle rap
  • career start
  • skill development

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy mentorship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your early dedication?
  • How do family influences shape artistic paths?
A Different Perspective

May overlook other motivations beyond impressing family.

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