Alicia Keys Quote by Wale

I've made classic records, and going into making 'R.A.P. Music,' I was determined to top the entire legacy of the 'Pledge' series, and the…

— Killer Mike

Driven by my ambitions, desire higher positions, so I proceed to make g's, eternally and my mission is to be more than just a…

— 2Pac

I'm aware that I have a career. But, if I was the hottest in the game, songs all over the radio - let's say…

— Hopsin

Kool G. Rap, cause to the little I'm an idol. Attackin the vital parts to maintain my title.

— Kool G Rap

I rap for listeners, blunt heads, fly ladies and prisoners

— Nas

I think my genre is more 'reality rap'; I talk about my life and the struggles that I've been through.

— Tee Grizzley

IM super-cut-lery-alistic-leaner-allidoscious.. in rap ferocious, I be coachin the league...blood sweat and tears homie I'm made of it

— Kid Cudi

My influences, going back through the history of rap, talk about Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe D, Eric B. & Rakim, Public Enemy.

— R-Truth

Prince, Bootsy Collins, Earth Wind & Fire and Parliament all had albums that sound different. I wanted to show, as a hip-hop producer, I'm…

— DJ Premier

I realized that I wanted to get better in every way. As a person, as a friend, as a songwriter, as a musician, as…

— Kenny Chesney

I can't freestyle or else I'll just start saying anything, so I'll write the song first and then record. I'll rap to the producer…

— Tee Grizzley

Mark my words, my rap career [is] on the rise.

— Nicole Richie