Causes Quote by John Legend Download Open image “I always felt that rap didn't cause crime; it just reflected it.” — John Legend ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Causes Crime Felt Rap
Before rap came along, I was, actually, actively in the streets; getting in trouble, doing the wrong thing. — Ice T Copy Share Image
The attitudes of many police organizations were extremely negative to the prospect of Rap, and many officials weren't afraid to say that they were… — Assata Shakur Copy Share Image
I think rap music is brought up, gangster rap in particular, as well as video games, every other thing they try to hang the… — Ice Cube Copy Share Image
We have to remember that the experience of gangsta rap as such in its foundation is an anti-systemic experience primarily. And it is an… — Bocafloja Copy Share Image
I think rap is all about what you feel about a situation and not just about cars, alcohol and women. — Raftaar Copy Share Image
Rap actually took root in the Negro community, and then in the Hispanic community, long before it impacted on the larger American community as… — Archie Shepp Copy Share Image
I believe gangsta rap, as such, in its foundation is simply anti-systemic and transgressive. — Bocafloja Copy Share Image
Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. Gangsta rap didnt exist. — Alicia Keys Copy Share Image
For a while, the genre seemed to be just about sex and crime. Rappers are storytellers; the stories don't need to be true! — Lauryn Hill Copy Share Image
Rap is from the streets and I'm from the streets. That's why a lot of people accept me. — Vanilla Ice Copy Share Image
Rap always has that undertone of rebellion and I just wanted to explore it. I felt there was a rebel within me who was… — Badshah Copy Share Image
Some people, you know, should just go to college and do what they do and have a great job and not worry about trying… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I guess a lot of times pressure is put on something after it becomes big. — John Legend Copy Share Image
The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education — John Legend Copy Share Image
My first album, 'Get Lifted,' was a hip-hop soul album that had some of its roots in the church, as far as the sonic… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't like going to football games. I like watching them on television. When you go to a game, it's hard to focus. There's… — John Legend Copy Share Image
There's a lot of hurry up and wait. But it gives you time to write a song. — John Legend Copy Share Image
Fear. People are afraid of talking about their fears and insecurities. They're afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they're afraid… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because I was… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a huge part… — John Legend Copy Share Image
All men should be feminists. If men cared about women's rights, the world would be a better place — John Legend Copy Share Image
I used read about Dr. King a lot as a kid. Independently, from being assigned it or being told by my parents or anything,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
It appears to me that one great cause of our difference in opinion on subjects which we often discuss is that you have always… — David Ricardo Copy Share Image
I pray that wherever we are and whatever duties we have in the priesthood of God, we will be united in the cause to… — Henry B. Eyring Copy Share Image
When you go to a club it's not about being black or white or heavy or thick. I'm shaking my ass because I want… — Miley Cyrus Copy Share Image
Many patients imagine that they have tried everything. True, they have used many remedies, but they have never had the cause of their infirmity… — Daniel D. Palmer Copy Share Image
Get out from that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Well, roll my breakfast cause I'm a hungry man. — Big Joe Turner Copy Share Image
This duo inside of me causes the perfect opportunity to live and learn twice as fast as those who choose to accept simplicity. — Tupac Shakur Copy Share Image
Jobs and money are never the primary cause of stress. Thinking, negative thinking causes stress. The real cause of all problems lie in our… — Bob Proctor Copy Share Image
Guns have little or nothing to do with juvenile violence. The causes of youth violence are working parents who put their kids into daycare,… — Tom DeLay Copy Share Image
I have no hesitation in saying that although the American woman never leaves her domestic sphere and is in some respects very dependent within… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
Well the first time I performed, my mom was like how she is now when sees me on stage – all red, smiling from… — Chris Brown Copy Share Image
