Blessing Quote by MC Lyte

Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change.

— Doug E. Fresh

Hip hop scholarship must strive to reflect the form it interrogates, offering the same features as the best hip hop: seductive rhythms, throbbing beats,…

— Michael Eric Dyson

We need to support the people who are making real hip-hop.

— Redman

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

— KRS-One

Hip Hop can be a very effective way to reach young people and teach them about current political and social issues.

— Assata Shakur

I am trying to get folks outside the hip-hop culture to understand why, despite the negatives, young people find hope and refuge in hip-hop.…

— Bakari Kitwana

Hip Hop is thee dominant youth culture in the world right now.

— Kurtis Blow

Hip hop has evolved, thankfully. Kids are making music that is important to their lives and outlooks.

— Erik Parker

That is the problem that we have with the so-called hip hop culture today... I think our foundation is a bunch of people who…

— MC Hammer

My love for the female hip hop movement has always been genuine.

— Lil' Kim

The thing about hip-hop today is it's smart, it's insightful. The way they can communicate a complex message in a very short space is…

— Barack Obama

I am honored and quite proud that a class is being taught on my sensationalist lyrics, unique style and fashion and leadership role within…

— Lil' Kim