Quotes about rap
rap acceptance thinking
I think rap music is the sole reason for a lot of black acceptance in pop culture; because the music is very popular, it gets our image out in other ways than in movies. Ice Cube
rap hip-hop devil
You the devil in drag. You can burn your cross, Well, I'll burn your flag...
rap issues needs
We come from the days when rap used to agitate the mainstream. Now it's more buddy-buddy. That doesn't sit well with me. So what we need is [a bit more] street politics, bringing up issues, agitating you a little bit. And nothing can agitate you more now than a terrorist threat.
rap people path
Whatever happened in the neighborhood. That's what I was rapping about. And that sparked people's interest. And that's what kind of put me on that path.
rap mean rocks
They thought we were just basically keeping ourselves underground on purpose. And it was just strange for people to approach music that way. And for rap, trying to get recognition, and be seen as a regular form of music like anything else. I mean, the Soul, R&B, Rock 'N Roll, they would dis the hell out of rap when it first came out.
rapper artist interesting
For me rappers and dancers are poets and artists and often times the most interesting performances are given by them.
rap people fans
Usually people who attack the rap are people who aren't even fans.
rap kids careers
I'm not trying to turn into Eddie Murphy, and just do kids movies the rest of my career. I'm going to still do a wide variety of movies, as well as do hardcore rap.
rap talking communicate
Rapping is talking and communicating, and that's always good.
rap hip-hop ask-me
You ask me, "Did I like Arsenio?" About as much as the Bicentennial.
rap thinking games
I think rap music is brought up, gangster rap in particular, as well as video games, every other thing they try to hang the ills of society on as a scapegoat.
rap hands bird
A bird in the hand is worth more than a Bush.
rap chests
Rap is just somebody getting something off his chest. That's all it is.
rap thinking people
I think my fans respect me for bein' as truthful and honest as you can be and still be Rap music and not be opinion music. It's still Rap, its still style, flavor, flair, and people just kind of like how I present myself and the things that I do.
rapper gone influence
The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And theyll tell you if you ask. Isaac Hayes
rap people tea
People who mock rap and say, "I don't like it" should go and check out Kanye [West] in the studio rapping, or Marshall, Eminem, when he's in the studio. It's a phenomenon. Don't knock it until you've seen it. It may not be your cup of tea, but don't ridicule it. Elton John
rap axes crooks
I sit with my toes in a brook, And if any one axes forwhy? I hits them a rap with my crook, For 'tis sentiment does it, says I. Horace Walpole
rap successful years
I came into the rap game in 1992; my life was changing, but my group wasn't successful; I also saw the biggest rappers in the world die all of a sudden in the ensuing years, so it was a matter of conquering yourself before you can conquer the world. Ja Rule
rap whatever
I do whatever you want man; I got that rap sh--. Daz Dillinger
rap government together
The government recognized immediately that Rap music has enormous revolutionary potential and politicians immediately came together to end it. Walter Benjamin
rap bronx grew
I grew up in the Bronx. I'm into rap music. Abel Ferrara
rap years crew
I've been rapping since I was 18 years old, with a crew called Blades. Abbie Cornish
rap guy tribes
As far as rap, I was more of a Mobb Deep guy rather than a Tribe guy. Action Bronson
rap feet laughing
My new shorty got a gymnastic back, '87 emerald green on a classic Jag. She had the cleft palate, I ordered chef's salad; She had the club foot, with that little arm, I couldn't help but laugh...she ordered Chicken Parm.
rap eagles hip-hop
Shoot eagles on the Jack Nicklaus course, Porsche with the triple exhaust, Seats soft like a midget's cough...
rap my-friends
I would say I started rapping because my friends were doin it.
rap essence hip-hop
Linguine linguistics that left my verbal essence saucy, Send a message, leave you sleepin' next to headless horsey.
rap actors done
I've done movies where I've had to cast actors and teach them to rap, and cast rappers and teach them to act. Craig Brewer
rap beard bongos
Rap is poetry to music, like beatniks without beards and bongos. David Lee Roth
rap remember sheets
Now when I have to remember a date, all I have to do is consult my rap sheet. David Levithan
rap artist broke
The most popular rap artists aren't supposed to be rapping about being broke. Danny Brown
rap kids people
I used to rap as a kid and people were impressed by it, so it gave me the drive to keep going. Everybody has at least one talent. I guess this is my talent.
rapidly
I'm not interested in overexpanding rapidly for expansion's sake.