Class Quote by Lil' Kim

To me, it's an honour to be accepted as a hip hop artist, it gives me a lot of opportunity to express myself.

— Nas

People can look to me as a teacher, but I consider myself a student of hip-hop.

— Doug E. Fresh

I am proud of the hip hop generation. They are good business people and, actually, good people.

— Nikki Giovanni

Hip Hop Sisters is going strong. Our signature initiative is #EducateOurMen, whereby we have the pleasure, the enjoyment, as well as having received the…

— MC Lyte

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

— Nipsey Hussle

I was in high school and college as hip-hop was really sort of coming into its own as a, you know, creative force, as…

— Rick Famuyiwa

It's nice to be recognized for what you do, but that doesn't satisfy what I wanted out of this music, which is for people…

— Boots Riley

I come from a very specific love of hip-hop. I'm saying hip-hop, not rap. That's what saved my life. I carry that badge with…

— No I.D

I'm a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.

— Quincy Jones

I feel like it is important for us to uphold the heart of Hip-Hop, which is lyrical composition, it is skill, it is wittiness,…

— Doechii

I'm here to inspire young people to be part of the most magnificent culture on earth: hip-hop.

— KRS-One

We all teach from that same frame of reference. We're like neighborhood - the people who have had the opportunity through this music to…

— Wynton Marsalis