Rakim Quotes

Thinkin' of a master plan
Cause ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand.

I used to roll up: this is a hold up, ain't nuthin funny.
Stop smiling, be still, don't nuthin move but the money.

You can hear the seven sins
Blowin' through the ghetto wind ...

Stay wise and the mind is untouchable.

Feed me hip-hop and I start tremblin'

And I'll break, when I'm through breakin,
I'll leave you broke,
Drop the mic when I'm finished, and watch it smoke

I get a craving like I fiend for nicotine.
But I don't need a cigarette, know what I mean?

I ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke,
Now I slam it when I'm done and make sure it's broke.

Timeless, so age don't count in the booth
When your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth

Tried to put shame in my game to make a name,
I'mma put it on a bullet ... put it in your brain.

I love listening to old records to keep nostalgic feeling; it allows me to not lose the love for hip-hop.

Teach the youth to speak the truth, show them what peace can do

I'm just an addict, addicted to music
Maybe it's a habit ... I gotta use it.

I wake you up and as I stare in your face, you seem stunned.
Remember me? The one you got your idea from?

What was once easy became confused and hard, which brings us back to the mystic question, who is God?

Self-esteem makes me super, superb and supreme

So I start my mission- leave my residence
Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents

It's been a long time ... I shouldn't have left you
Without a strong rhyme to step to.