Rap, also known as Hip-hop, is one of the most popular styles of modern music, not only in Spanish but also in other languages, always on a global level. Throughout history, there have been countless singers who have left us with legendary phrases that will go down in history forever. Here are the 50 best rap quotes of all time.
Rap quotes as a form of expression
Although it is a type of music that leaves no one indifferent, it has quite a few detractors, as many people criticize its lack of musicality, because lyrics and melody do not usually go hand in hand. This very element is what many artists claim gives importance to the style, as it is the direct evolution of traditional poetry. Here are the 50 best rap quotes of all time.
50. Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real (Tupac Shakur)
Tupac Shakur exuding philosophy in this rap quote.
49. My mama always told me: "If you can't find something to live for, you best find something to die for" (Tupac Shakur)
Mothers always give the best advice.
48. For every dark night, there's a brighter day (Tupac Shakur)
A rap quote very similar to one of the most famous from The Lion King.
47. It's funny when it rains. They got money for wars but can't feed the poor (Tupac Shakur)
Moving from pure rap to criticizing the entire system.
46. Everybody's at war with different things... I'm at war with my own heart sometimes (Tupac Shakur)
We all have different problems as rap quotes make clear.
45. I'm not afraid of death. My only fear is reincarnation (Tupac Shakur)
Dealing with death, still taboo today, is deep but fitting for a great rap quote from Tupac Shakur.
44. I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We're made to grow. You either evolve or disappear (Tupac Shakur)
Life and personal evolution as the center of one of the best rap quotes of all time.
43. Stay far from timid, and only make moves when your heart's in it. The sky is the limit (Tupac Shakur)
Don't hold back.
42. My presence is my excellence. Never tense, never anxious (Tupac Shakur)
As always, never undervalue yourself.
41. The reality is you don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed (Eminem)
Uncertainty features in many of the rap quotes on the list.
40. Why do we always try to fit in when we were born to stand out? (Machine Gun Kelly)
Another rap quote that talks about the collective.
39. If I wake up tomorrow and I don't have a dollar but I have my heart, I'll get it all back (Wale)
Believing in oneself is the most important thing, according to this rap quote from Wale.
38. Better to have loved and lost than not to feel it (Wale)
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
37. Memories are our best blessing (Kanye West)
In line with the above, living is making mistakes.
36. Life's a bitch, but God let me divorce her (Nas)
Don't settle for the hand you've been dealt.
35. Do you have enemies? Good, that means you stood up for something (Eminem)
According to this rap quote from Eminem, it's worth risking it all for your ideas.
34. If you can't do what you imagine, what's the use of imagination? (Kid Cudi)
Don't just imagine it.
33. Never apologize for what you feel, it's like apologizing for being real (Lil Wayne)
This rap quote from Lil Wayne encourages us to open our hearts and stop holding back negative thoughts.
32. They say love is the key. Someone changed the lock (Lil Wayne)
Heartbreak is also an important theme in any rap quote and song.
31. You can't change the world if you don't change yourself first (Biggie Smalls)
Don't look at the world, look at yourself.
30. Many of you aren't where you want to be but still party every weekend. What are you celebrating? (T.I)
We return to social criticism with this rap quote.
29. I'll always overcome the doubt that hovers over me (T.I)
You should never doubt yourself.
28. Forget about yesterday, live today. Tomorrow will take care of itself (Rick Ross)
This rap quote conveys a message that's already a cliché, don't worry, the future will come.
27. Always remember, no one is like you. You build your life (Jay Z)
Don't judge anyone, and always improve yourself.
26. Worrying is absurd. It's like having an umbrella open all the time waiting for it to rain (Wiz Khalifa)
This rap quote from Wiz Khalifa explains the absurdity of overthinking your problems.
25. I'm the type to swallow blood before pride (50 Cent)
Tough guy.
24. Let those who have eyes see, those who have ears hear, and those who can't find peace fight (Kase. O)
What the good Kase. O tells us in this rap quote is to live and experience.
23. Life is flowing, like these thoughts trying to escape, from a mind used to suffering (Kase. O)
Suffering is another of the most recurring themes in rap quotes worldwide.
22. Darling, I'm not made for you if you have vertigo, up here there are days when we lack oxygen (Kase. O)
Self-greatness is an element that never fails in rap quotes.
21. Without sweat and work, there's no trophy. Do you want the gold or to be first without effort? Compete, wear out your soles and train, put in effort, there's no podium without pain, buddy, your butt never still. SHO-HAI
No effort, no reward.
20. Are you blind or are you complicit in the theft? Sheep obeying wolves (SHO-HAI)
Again social criticism, in a rap quote from SHO-HAI, one of the members of Violadores del verso.
19. I only know that where there are ovations, there are also consolations, keep your feet on the ground (Lírico)
No matter how well things go, always be humble.
18. I never gave problems to society, I just threw stones, the rest was done by gravity (Lírico)
I've always been good.
17. Every day I ask myself who am I, who will I be, what will I do, what will they write on my tombstone? (Logic)
Existentialist like few, Logic poses in this rap quote, the legacy we will leave.
16. How can the sky be the limit when there are footprints on the moon (Logic)
Never give up.
15. Nobody wins. Be happy with yourself (Logic)
Happiness as the ultimate goal.
14. The difference between the apprentice and the master is that the master has failed more times than the apprentice has tried (Logic)
Logic later explained that he drew inspiration for this rap quote from Star Wars.
13. I am whatever you say I am. If I wasn't, then why would you say I am (Eminem)
Ignore those who criticize you.
12. To the people I forgot, you're not on my mind for some reason, and you probably don't deserve any thanks either (Eminem)
Eminem is as honest as can be with this rap quote.
11. I manifest what I study not money. That's why I advance through thought not through what I buy (KRS-One)
Humility even at the top.
10. We can't complain about this borrowed time. So don't waste it, because you can't take mine (Big K.R.I.T)
You only live once.
9. Shakespeare is gone. Don't think about him anymore (Dr. Octagon)
Idols also leave, as Dr. Octagon tells us with this brilliant rap quote.
8. If I die today, don't miss me. It wasn't my place (R&B)
One of the most pessimistic but existentialist rap quotes on the list.
7. I'm doing quite well, on the path of geniuses (Kanye West)
Kanye, as always, humble.
6. You all dream it, I live it (Cam’ron)
Sometimes boasting is allowed.
5. There's a god above me. I'm god to the rest. Jay Z
When you reach where Jay Z is, you allow yourself some license in your rap quotes.
4. Aim for the stars. If you miss, fall on the clouds (Kanye West)
Why settle for nothing.
3. Even the genius has doubts (Tupac Shakur)
We are all human after all.
2. Everybody dies, but not everybody lives (Drake)
A rap quote from Drake that reminds us to live to the fullest.
1. Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip? (Eminem)
One of Marshall's most famous quotes, and undoubtedly, from the world of rap in general.