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I like smart rappers who aren't necessarily trying to be deeper than you, like Danny Brown.
You always hear rappers say they don't write, but they're not really talking about anything.
I guess I only work with versatile rappers, chameleons like Guilty Simpson, J Dilla, and Doom.
If we're evaluating cool to the way other rappers appear to be cool, then I'm not cool at all.
I'm the type of guy that always respect the older rappers who paved the way for us to get here.
All of the most interesting people had a horrible time as kids. All the best rappers struggled.
I want to see 10 female rappers getting regular rotation. It can't be all about a man's opinion.
Rappers and MCs have always had an alias. Building your character, it helps you to get things out.
A lot of rappers been putting out a lot of sub-par visuals. I feel like the visuals could be better.
That's the difference between me and a lot of rappers. So many are unfit, just puffing all the time.
Kendrick Lamar deserves a Grammy. He's one of the biggest, most influential rappers of my generation.
I actually love the 'rappers look,' with the saggy pants and oversized clothes. It's very deliberate.
Rappers should just be able to perform what they create and satisfy the people that like and love them.
I notice, a lot of white rappers sometimes, they'll feel like they have to be, like, almost aggressive.
If it wasn't for 2 Live Crew videos wouldn't look like they do and rappers wouldn't sound like they do.
I like the way punk people perform better than rappers, because rappers suck at performing - no offense.
It's like with me, I feel like I was never one of those rappers that, you know, stayed in one time warp.
Ninety percent of the general public aren't gangstas, so all of the rappers aren't going to be gangstas.
You can't even tell, but a lot of the time your favourite rappers are wearing a bunch of fake jewellery.
Rappers are the white authors of our generation. They know me, my language, my codes, my family, my block.
You don't want R&B singers to get into beef. Leave that to the rappers, let them do that - R&B, be classy.
I would not consider myself to be a quote unquote real New York rapper. I don't even like New York rappers.
I think what sets a New York rapper apart from other rappers from other places is just being from New York.
There's a lot of other rappers that aren't what they claim to be, and they get a pass because they're black.
When I was 24, I realized I could never be one of the best rappers, but I knew I had some of the best ideas.
I think a lot of rappers limit themselves by doing the gangster movies and that's stereotypical for a rapper.
I didn't want to be one of these rappers that holds his chain up just faking like he has money. I wanted more.
The artists with lyrical content and who say something seem to outlast the fad rappers - I always noticed that.
On many different singles, I was able to marry my music with rappers who understood the natural bond between us.
I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids.
I listen to what people say in the songs, not just the melodies. With rappers you gotta listen to what they say.
I like Biggie. Like 'Pac, he was one of the best rappers in the business. Why would I try to do something to him?
The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask.
My favorite rappers are a lot of other people's favorite rappers. I love Jay Z, Kanye, 2Pac, Biggie, old Mos Def.
Big Sean is one of the dopest rappers, of my lifetime for sure. Like, Big Sean is one of the best rappers. Period.
Why still be pretty and all that when there's so many girly female rappers already? You can be a rock star instead.
For me rappers and dancers are poets and artists and often times the most interesting performances are given by them.
I am not anyone's brother, and I only have one younger sister. I don't consider my counterpart rappers as my brothers.
If women dabble in rap but they're not rappers, to get from dabbling to doing it is really difficult, confidence-wise.
Rappers have traditionally put products in songs, and it's been products that don't put anything back into our community.
Usually when you hear about rappers in Asia, they always try to be like gangsters and stuff like that and I don't get it.
The work ethic behind everything Kanye does is crazy. It's greatness. He told me, 'We're not just rappers, we're artists.'
If you look back, you get stuck in a year. I've seen rappers and singers get stuck in 2002 or 2005, and they can't get out.
I was one of the first rappers to have his own forum. Then 50 Cent made 'Thisis50.com,' and everyone made sites just like it.
Over the years, a lot of rappers - Lil' Wayne, Ice Cube - have used my name in their songs. I'm a real touchstone of history.
I always argue with a lot of people. They ask me for my top rappers, and he's always on my list. I mean, the GZA inspired me.
I believe there are talented female rappers out there that aren't one-dimensional. It's OK to be one-dimensional, by the way.
I don't think rappers have a responsibility, but for me, I gotta say something. I can't just look at injustice and keep quiet.
Rappers are definitely role models and definitely should get involved. They're involved in politics whether they like it or not.
The first rappers I ever got into were Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, and Nas. Those are the guys. Those are the dudes that flipped my wig.