Goals Quote by The Notorious B.I.G
“My mind's my 9, my pen's my Mac-10. My target? All you wack niggaz who started rappin'.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Who Shot Ya?” (unreleased), The Notorious B.I.G, 1995
The speaker uses aggressive metaphors to assert dominance over rivals, emphasizing lyrical skill and confrontational stance.
In simple terms: Aggressive confidence expressed through violent imagery.
Key Takeaway
Channel confidence into purposeful action.
Themes
confidence
competition
assertion
street culture
artistic expression
Mood
defiant
intense
provocative
Type
cultural
musical
When to use this quote
- battle rap
- studio recording
- live performance
- crowd engagement
- media interviews
Key Concepts
hip‑hop
poetics
identity
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this aggression serve the artist’s image?
- What are the risks of such language?
A Different Perspective
Violent metaphors may alienate listeners and glorify conflict.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_bills_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
