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.
NASAll fatherhood is very important because single mothers shouldn’t have to raise sons or daughters; they need that help.
More Nas Quotes
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Whenever I received too much praise, it just didn’t feel right to me – ever.
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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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I love the art world, I love art galleries, I love what it means – I love art.
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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 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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Marley is someone before his time, man. He’s – he’s almost – he’s like a deity, like almost, you know what I mean?
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My record company had to beg me to stop filmin’ music videos in the projects.
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DJs need to challenge us rappers. They got so much power, they need to challenge us.
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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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Let’s not forget, art can sell. You ain’t gotta front all the time on your records.
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Life Is Good’ represents the most beautiful, dramatic and heavy moments in my life.
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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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I love PBS! I grew up on it. If I had to say which channels were good, I’d say, you got your PBS, your History Channel, your Discovery.
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I’m just little me, an American who wants to see his country do better.
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Anybody can be a rapper, but not anybody can be a classical artist.
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