About Quote by Rakim

You look at other rappers who have been around 10-20 years and even the most diehard fans write you off after that.

— Inspectah Deck

I think that's a weak excuse, to say because a rapper's getting older that he ain't got it no more. Nah. Don't go by…

— Raekwon

Rappers only shine light on things that are relevant, and if it's referencing an athlete, that means they're the GOAT, like Tom Brady.

— Sony Michel

When I get done playing basketball, I'm definitely not going to be a rapper. I'm not going to be an old person who is…

— Damian Lillard

If an athlete plays the guitar, they say, 'That's so cool, he can play the guitar.' But if a guy raps, they say, 'Please…

— Iman Shumpert

I don't think any rapper can go back. You can be a car salesman, a bank teller - I mean, really good jobs, and…

— Jay-Z

I don't think I'd call myself a rapper.

— Rex Orange County

I'm not just a rapper. I'm an entertainer. That's the difference.

— LL Cool J

I've been around a lot longer than most rappers stay around. So I don't feel like, I haven't made too many career mistakes.

— Ice Cube

I don't actually like calling myself a rapper. I'm more a performer.

— CL

I've never considered myself a rapper. I know how to do it. I know how to make my voice project, and I know how…

— Dr. Dre