Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence.
NASI don’t go out unless I’m working. My quality time is when I’m doing nothing.
More Nas Quotes
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To me, creatively challenging myself is my version of owning the Nets.
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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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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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When I say ‘hip-hop is dead,’ basically, America is dead. There is no political voice. Music is dead.
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Man, me and Biggie were the biggest artists in New York. When he passed, I was so messed up. My attitude was messed up about him dying. There was an East-West thing back then, and I was in war mode.
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The things that I have said when I was young and curious about whatever the subject matter was, I respect those – those are growing pains.
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I don’t know who I will collaborate with, but there’s a great chance of something happening.
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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 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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Every generation witnesses atrocities. People in power try to fulfill prophecy.
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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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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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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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I don’t have time for the news clippings. I got my own mission.
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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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