Poetry Quote by Gorilla Zoe

As a rapper, your verses are like a window in to who you are.

— Andre Benjamin

“The art of rap is deceptive. It seems so straightforward and personal and real that people read it completely literally, as raw testimony or…

— Jay-Z

Look me in my real eyes, when will you realize that these rappers talking to you telling real lies.

— Gudda Gudda

It is crucial that rappers have the chance to express the truth that is in their heart.

— Russell Simmons

Maybe in the future, you'll be able to understand what I'm saying. I'm going more for an atmospheric vibe in my songs. And I…

— Washed Out

A lot of rappers lie about who and what they are.

— Jay IDK

I actually think some of the rappers can help our image, because the thing I'm concerned about is the NBA's image. I always want…

— Antonio Davis

A lot of the time, people think rappers just live inside this bubble. No, the reality is there is conversation that happens. It's not…

— Thundercat

I actually think some of the rappers can help our image, because the thing Im concerned about is the NBAs image. I always want…

— Antonio Davis

I been chasin dreams that ppl said I wasnt after, rest assured they got it a hundred percent backwards yeah forget them rappers with…

— Mario Dean

The problem is that rap is so often a caricature of its own image. Nobody comes to the table with the seriousness of the…

— K'naan

Rappers should sit down and construct quality lines.

— Gza