Affected Quote by Common

My main concern is that there is a balance in the system and that some art-based hip-hop can get out to the masses, 'cause…

— Black Thought

Like any great art, the culture of hip-hop has changed with the times. With the state of technology, music is more accessible and freely…

— One9

Hip hop is still strong. As an art form, music helps people express themselves, find meaning in their own lives and connect with their…

— Erik Parker

I'm passionate about music in general, not just hip-hop. But when it comes to hip-hop, I don't wanna see it die culturally.

— DJ Premier

There have been a lot of hip-hop artists who have made a difference to people's lives, spreading the message of the struggle and representing…

— Ali Shaheed Muhammad

I think that people have been claiming hip-hop as being dead since the moment it started. I think there are people - and I…

— El-P

Hip-hop has crossed many boundaries and racial barriers, broken them down for people to come together, to listen to the music or come out…

— Afrika Bambaataa

The only reason I've been so critical of hip-hop is because I've always been aware of the effect that it has, and the reflection…

— Saul Williams

Hip hop is a multi-billion dollar business, and it was built off an opportunity that nobody else saw because they didn't understand the culture.

— Troy Carter

Hip-hop is a beautiful culture. It's inspirational, because it's a culture of survivors. You can create beauty out of nothingness.

— Mos Def

I don't think hip-hop is a dying art form. I think it's impossible for hip-hop to be a dying art form.

— El-P

I realized the power of hip-hop. I realized how influential this music and this culture are.

— Nipsey Hussle