Rapper Quote by Raekwon
“At that time we was real rebellious, we was coming up from Staten Island, the long forgotten borough and we didnt really care about nobody. But it was never ever a situation where we didnt respect Big or we didnt look at him as one of the great MCs. We always saluted him. But the people I think blew it out of proportion guys from his crew, guys from our crew made it seem more like a diss where really Ghost[face] was just saying whatever he said outta instinct.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Ghostface Killah” lyrics, 1995
Even amidst rebellion and pride, respect for a legendary figure remains, despite rumors and misinterpretations.
In simple terms: Respect persists despite hype.
Key Takeaway
Maintain respect for those you admire, regardless of gossip.
Themes
respect
loyalty
street culture
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cultural
musical
When to use this quote
- hip‑hop community
- public perception
- media narratives
Key Concepts
reputation
miscommunication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth from hype?
- What role does loyalty play in your community?
A Different Perspective
Fans may exaggerate conflicts, distorting reality.
![“With me, Im a big fan of brothers like Slick Rick and Rakim and [Big Daddy] Kane and Biz [Markie] and all them cats. Them was the dudes that I really followed outside of us; us meaning the Clan. These are the dudes that basically influenced me and I just feel like Im a melting pot of all those…” quote by Raekwon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4e/raekwon-3709_big-daddy_with-me-im-a-big-fan-of-brothers-like-sl_206326.jpg)
