Just because love is complex doesn’t mean it has complexion.
Legit, “A Nigger in Northface,” Coloring Outside the Lines, 2011. Video.
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Daily rap quotes about life, love and wisdom.
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If I should fall asleep and death takes me away,
Don’t be surprised son, I wasn’t put here to stay.Lauryn Hill, “Family Business,” from The Fugees’ The Score, 1996 -
In L.A. we buy houses, fuck apartments and lofts.
Defari, “Lowlands Anthem, Pt. 1,” Focused Daily, 1999 -
It’s kinda hard bein humble in the belly of the struggle,
Doin things that probably get you in trouble.Busta Rhymes, “Been Through the Storm,” The Big Bang, 2006 -
Dallas Mavericks want me as a bald-headed 5’ 8" guard with a 95" vertical.
Vince Carter respect my legs, ask Shawn Kemp.Kool Keith, “Extravagant Traveler,” Matthew, 2000 -
Damn right I like the life I live,
Cause I went from negative to positive.Notorious B.I.G., “Juicy,” Ready to Die, 1994 -
They smile in my face, behind my back they talk trash,
Mad and stuff because they don’t have cash.Erick Sermon, “Strictly Business,” from EPMD’s Strictly Business, 1988 -
You would rather have a Lexus, or justice?
A dream, or some substance?
A Beamer, a necklace, or freedom?stic.man, “Hip-Hop,” from Dead Prez’ Let’s Get Free, 2000 -
What’s up with this nonsense?
Wack ass jams with a built-in dance?
Rappers snap they fingers in a b-boy stance?
Radio play it all day, but real rap no chance?
Real rap don’t mean “take ‘em to school.”
I like bitches, cars and money, but I use my brains too.Bishop Lamont, “Without You,” from Little Brother and Mick Boogie’s …And Justus For All, 2007 -
If you for real then you know the deal,
I do or die, and I never ran, never will.Smif-N-Wessun, “Stand Strong,” Dah Shinin’, 1995 -
I leave scientists mentally scarred,
Triple Extra Large,
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars…Inspectah Deck, “Above the Clouds,” from Gang Starr’s Moment of Truth, 1998 -
They say it’s lonely at the top, in whatever you do,
You always gotta watch motherfuckers around you.
Nobody’s invincible, no plan is foolproof,
We all must meet our Moment of Truth.Guru, “Moment of Truth,” from Gang Starr’s Moment of Truth, 1998 -
Watch out for the medallion, my diamonds are reckless,
Feels like a midget is hangin from my necklace!Ludacris, “Stand Up,” Chicken-N-Beer, 2003 -
Your white tee, well to me, looks like a nightgown;
Make your mama proud, take that thing two sizes down.Andre 3000, “Walk It Out (Remix)”, from Unk’s Beat’n Down Yo Block!, 2006 -
My radio, believe me, I like it loud,
I’m the man with a box that can rock the crowd.
Walkin’ down the street, to the hardcore beat
While my JVC vibrates the concrete.LL Cool J, “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” Radio, 1985 -
My life is like a song and I think I know the words,
And as I start to sing along the whole verse becomes a blur.
So I freestyle improv, make mistakes and evolve,
The obstacles repeat, cause naturally it revolves.MURS, “18 with a Bullet (Remix),” The End of the Beginning, 2003