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.
NASNo matter who you are, black, white, green, there’s going to be things in your way, you know what I mean?
More Nas Quotes
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Some people say I’m conscious, some say I’m a gangsta rapper – it’s just me doing me. I’m stomping in my own lane. I’m doing what I do.
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Hip-hop artists, especially the older ones, are the ones who knew hip-hop was a worldwide phenomenon before the mainstream caught on, so hip-hop artists are forward thinkers. We want to stay with the new.
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I think the fact that I made enough noise in the world that I might be remembered is an amazing achievement. You can’t ask for more than that.
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I had a pretty public divorce. They’re not easy – divorces – and it took me a long time to really get through.
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Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence.
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I’m just little me, an American who wants to see his country do better.
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I think marriage is a beautiful thing. I’m still a supporter of it.
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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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My fun is not doing the easy work. My fun is doing what’s me.
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Somebody like me who knows it firsthand and could relate… I had a best friend killed, plenty other friends killed. I been through it. I seen it.
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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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DJs play a big responsibility of what hip-hop is doing… At the end of the day, it’s up to us to control and to own hip-hop.
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My earliest memories of rap music was mixed with my earliest memories of reggae music. They were big sounds around the way, heavy bass lines, strong messages, definitely.
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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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Working with great people makes you great; you learn a lot and it also gives you the experience and confidence to move on with your own career.
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