Quote by Nicki Minaj

I look at rap as an opportunity to act. My head is full of different characters - in each song I'm auditioning a character.

— Nicki Minaj

Rap is only one end of a whole spectrum of verbal play and virtuosity. Rap is geared for aural pleasure.

— Rita Dove

Rap is my most used medium but I don't think I approach music like a rapper would.

— Hoodie Allen

I don't just rap - I sing and I dance as well.

— Chanel West Coast

You gotta do a lot more than rap. Rap is not just rap. If you don't have an image, you're not capturing nobody's attention.

— Smokepurpp

Rap for me is like making movies, telling stories, and getting the emotions of the songs through in just as deep a way.

— Jay-Z

I don't really listen to rap; I just like to rap.

— Tyler, The Creator

I'm not really into rap.

— Magnus Carlsen

I'm not a character, so how I rap is just an everyday thing.

— Megan Thee Stallion

I originally wanted to embrace the imagery and forthrightness of rap music. There are some interesting, dynamic voices in rap. But I find most…

— Yusef Komunyakaa

Rap is something you live; hip hop is something you do.

— KRS-One

Rap has always been about using your talents for doing more.

— Mase