I think hip-hop could help rebuild America, once hip-hoppers own hip-hop… We are our own politicians, our own government, we have something to say. We’re warriors. Soldiers.
NASWith age comes common sense and wisdom.
More Nas Quotes
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I’ll always love rap, no matter what’s going on.
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N.Y. hip-hop is ok, but we gotta become brave again; we have to be brave enough and do something new – that’s what New York is about… New.
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No one’s promised anything. You could have the biggest record on radio and sell no records.
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There comes a time when things can work out and everybody can be happy. And that’s what it’s all about in the end – everybody being happy and working it out.
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I see N.Y. hip-hop like I see N.Y. streets. N.Y. streets are grimy; it’s a grind. N.Y. rappers are hustlers – whatever sound is in, we can adapt to that; there’s nothing wrong with that.
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When I say ‘hip-hop is dead,’ basically, America is dead. There is no political voice. Music is dead.
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Africa has been going through so much for so many years; it’s time that it stands up the way other nations are standing up.
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Every generation witnesses atrocities. People in power try to fulfill prophecy.
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No matter who you are, black, white, green, there’s going to be things in your way, you know what I mean?
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You can’t please everybody. You’d be crazy if you’re trying to. So take some time out to do some things for yourself.
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All fatherhood is very important because single mothers shouldn’t have to raise sons or daughters; they need that help.
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GaGa is one of my favourites. Her voice is incredible and she’s fearless and she’s ahead of the game. She’s ahead of the entire game, and I admire that.
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You don’t know anything about respect; you don’t know anything about being faithful and loyal to your girlfriend.
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I talk about life, and I make universal music with an American style – and that’s what I do.
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I’m not talking about Russia in my music. I’ve never been to Russia. I’m not talking about Africa, Switzerland, China.
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