Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence.
NASHip-hop lasted and survived all these years that you have to give it credit. Even though it’s not up to people’s expectations anymore, its still here, and that’s says a lot.
More Nas Quotes
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There was a side of me that knew I was gonna change the game, but I didn’t know how many people would respect it.
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Hip-hop is really standoffish. It’s really competitive and it’s really about who’s number one all the time. Sometimes it gets out of hand.
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We’re all Africans, everyone – black, white, yellow.
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I’m talking about me being American and growing up in a crazy world and helping to reflect all different sides of life.
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I think I’m that guy. I’m still blessed with the opportunity to make music and pass out a message like, ‘Life is good,’ to the world.
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To me, creatively challenging myself is my version of owning the Nets.
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I want to have fun. It’s a beautiful life. You learn, you win, you lose, but you get up.
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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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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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I’ve been called everything. Gangsta rap. I’ve been called conscious rap. You know, everything. Whoever feels like calling it whatever they want to call it, that’s on them.
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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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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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I want to sound like an instrument. I want my voice and my words to marry the beat.
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Let’s not forget, art can sell. You ain’t gotta front all the time on your records.
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The flaws, the mistakes I make – that’s the real me.
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