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1.
In this life ain't no happy endings; Only pure beginnings followed by years of sinning and fake repentance.
J. Cole

In this life, there are no happy conclusions; only pristine beginnings trailed by years of misbehavior and sham remorse.
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2.
We hurt people that love us, love people that hurt us
Kendrick Lamar

We inflict pain on those that care for us, and care for those that bring us suffering.
3.
If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?
Kendrick Lamar

If I declared that a blossom flourished in a dim chamber, would you accept it?
4.
The sky is falling, the wind is calling Stand for something, or die in the morning
Kendrick Lamar

'The heavens descend, the breeze beckons Take a stand or face extinction'.
5.
Look inside my soul and you can find gold and maybe get rich. Look inside of your soul and you can find out it never exists.
Kendrick Lamar

Explore within yourself and you can unearth invaluable treasures, though you may never uncover true riches.
6.
Life Will Put Many Red Lights In Front Of You, But Sometimes We Must Push On The Gas And Trust God
Kendrick Lamar

'Life May Present Numerous Hurdles, Yet Occasionally We Must Take A Leap Of Faith And Rely On The Almighty.'
7.
I stay higher than giraffe pussy
Gucci Mane

I soar above the clouds.
8.
They say time is money but really it's not If we ever go broke, then time is all we got And we can't make that back, no you can't make that back
J. Cole

They say time is precious but really it's irreplaceable. If our fortunes ever wane, then time is all we have. And we can't regain that, no you can't regain that.
9.
I gotta make a move, I gotta do this now, If they don't know your dreams, they can't shoot 'em down.
J. Cole

I must act swiftly, I must do this immediately, If they are unaware of your aspirations, they can't impede them.
10.
And I'm not sure why I'm infatuated with death, My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats... Maybe cause I'm a dreamer, and sleep is the cousin of death, Really stuck in the scheme of wondering when I'mma rest.
Kendrick Lamar

11.
With so much drama in the L-B-C, It's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double-G
Snoop Dogg

Amidst all the commotion in Long Beach, it's quite difficult being Snoop Dogg.
12.
Love or hate me, I stay hate free They say we learn from mistakes, well, that's why they mistake me
Lil Wayne

No matter how I'm perceived, I keep a positive attitude They say you become wiser with experience, which is why they misunderstand me.
13.
Don't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing, from heaven is where you got it from
Kendrick Lamar

'Recognise that your faults are a divine gift, bestowed on you from above.'
14.
You lose money chasing women, never lose women chasing money...
Nas

You squander away your resources pursuing romantic interests, but never sacrifice a relationship for financial gain.
15.
Throw dirt on my name, and I still come out clean
Lil Wayne

Taint my reputation, and I will still emerge unscathed.
16.
When I'm not longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.
Snoop Dogg

When I'm not longer rhyming, I intend to open an ice cream shop and call myself Ice Cream Dawg.
17.
Everybody looking at you crazy, What you gon' do? Lift up your head and keep moving, Or let the paranoia haunt you?
Kendrick Lamar

Everybody glancing your way skeptically, What will you do? Hold your head high and keep progressing, Or let the anxiety torment you?
18.
Some seek fame cause they need validation, Some say hating is confused admiration.
Nas

Some pursue celebrity because they require recognition, Others declare animosity is misdirected admiration.
19.
It's a thin line between paper and hate, Friends and snakes, nine millis and thirty-eights, Hell or the pearly gates...I was destined to come, Predicted, blame God, He blew breath in my lungs.
Nas

It's a delicate balance between love and animosity, Allies and adversaries, small arms and handguns, Perdition or the celestial realms...I was fated to arrive, Foretold, censure God, He imparted breath in my lungs.
20.
What you base your happiness around? Material, women, and large paper? That means you inferior, not major.
Nas

What you rely on to be content? Possessions, people, and fiscal gain? That makes you petty, not significant.
21.
Before you judge me... I plead guilty
Lil Wayne

I acknowledge my wrongdoings before you pass judgement.
22.
Everything will eventually come to an end, So try to savor the moment, cause time flies, don't it? The beauty of life, you gotta make it last for the better, Cause nothin' lasts forever.
Nas

All good things must come to a close, Therefore try to appreciate the present, for it passes quickly, doesn't it? The magnificence of life, you should enjoy it as much as possible, For nothing is perpetual.
23.
If the truth is told, the youth can grow Then learn to survive until they gain control Nobody says you have to be gangstas, hoes Read more learn more, change the globe
Nas

If facts are revealed, the young can thrive So they will make it through until they have mastery Nobody requires you to be criminals, promiscuous women Read more, become wiser, transform the world.
24.
Everybody's somebody's everything
Chance the Rapper

Every person is invaluable to someone.
25.
My mind on my money, my money on my mind.
Snoop Dogg

My thoughts focused on my finances, my currency invested in my musings.
26.
Tell 'em the truth and they call you a traitor, Talk to 'em honestly and they call you a hater.
Immortal Technique

Inform them of the facts and they dub you a renegade, Be open and frank with them and they label you a detractor.
27.
Your whole appearance is a lie and it could never be true. And if you really loved yourself, then you would try and be you.
Phife Dawg

Your entire facade is a falsehood and it cannot possibly be genuine. If you truly cherished yourself, then you would attempt to be your authentic self.
28.
Straight from the heart, I represent hip hop I be three albums deep, but I don't wanna go pop Too many candy rappers seem to be at the top Too much candy is no good, so now I'm closing the shop.
Phife Dawg

Direct from the soul, I am the embodiment of hip hop I have released three albums yet still remain true to my roots Too many flashy MCs are garnering attention nowadays An excess of superficiality is not what I'm aiming for so now I'm moving on.
29.
My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for.'
Tupac Shakur

My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't locate a reason to live, you should find a purpose to perish for.'
30.
So when the devil wants to dance with you, you better say never, Because the dance with the devil might last you forever.
Immortal Technique

When the evil one desires to partner with you, firmly refuse, For dancing with wickedness could tie you to it endlessly.
31.
The military ain't there for the people's protection, They're just there to protect an investment. That's why people get arrested, electrocuted, molested, Connected streets are infested with those tired of protesting. Traumatized children grown in guerrilla garrisons, 9/11 generations pale in comparison. And you will learn a lesson repeated through history: That no matter what you think, occupation is not victory.
Immortal Technique

32.
Man gave us laws, and God gave us time, It's the art of storytelling and I'm only telling mine.
ASAP Rocky

Humankind has provided us with regulations, and the Creator has granted us moments, It's a form of narration and I'm just recounting my own.
33.
Real gs move in silence like lasagna.
Lil Wayne

'True masters move with stealth like a whisper in the night.'
34.
We could fight the fuss till we get like friends, Or somebody bite the dust and we split like ends. Even in our wildest moments, girl, I'm on it cause you're worth it. Practice makes perfect, so we fightin' for a purpose.
ASAP Rocky

35.
I value my core fans I got from the hood. I think a lot of things might hit home with them, like problems with the law or how I talk about partying - all the different topics I cover when I do rap. But I also value my suburban fans who take a liking to my music and like the way I change cadences. I appreciate all of them cause both types of fans push me to record all the time, both push me to give my best when I do a show. Both push me to be the best rapper and not just do it as a hobby, but do it as a job and take it seriously and put pride in it.
Gucci Mane

36.
One finger up, and I'm out Cause you ain't even worth two
Lil Wayne

One word and I'm done, since you're not deserving of a second.
37.
The snake, the rat, the cat, the dog... How you gonna see 'em if you livin' in the fog?
DMX

The serpent, the rodent, the feline, the pooch... How could you discern them if you exist in obscurity?
38.
Take a look at the police and how they treat you, Take a look at these corporations that cheat you. Democrats and Republicans are all see-through. Now we votin for the lesser of two evils... Man, don't let 'em deceive you. This is an autocracy, not a democracy, But to call this a democracy without mock interest In the laws of society? That's called hypocrisy.
KRS-One

39.
I live this life at a pace that anyone can go. Know your place, and dedicate your role ...To the faith that you'll die alone
Kendrick Lamar

I proceed through this existence with an energy that anyone can keep up with. Recognize your status, and commit yourself ...To the belief that you'll pass away unaccompanied.
40.
Never become so involved with something that it blinds you. Never forget where you from; someone will remind you.
DMX

Never become so absorbed with something that it renders you oblivious to your roots; someone will be there to remind you.
41.
Damn right I like the life I live, Cause I went from negative to positive.
The Notorious B.I.G.

'Verily, I relish the life I inhabit, For I have gone from disadvantage to benefit.'
42.
I am the manifestation of study, NOT the manifestation of money. Therefore, I advance through thought, NOT what's manufactured and bought.
KRS-One

I am the product of knowledge, Not the product of wealth. So I progress through intellect, Not what is made and purchased.
43.
I pledge allegiance to the fair and balanced truth. Not the biased truth, Not the liest truth, But the highest truth.
Nas

I swear fealty to the even-handed veracity. Not the prejudiced truth, Not the mendacious truth, But the ultimate truth.
44.
If you're crying under fire, then you wasn't built for war. If a pimp took your girl, then your girl was never yours.
MF Grimm

If you're breaking down in the heat of battle, then you are not cut out for combat. If a suitor has stolen your beloved, then your affections were never truly reciprocated.
45.
In my world, even sure bets are not certain; 'Cause you'll get the picture, then find out it's the cropped version.
Joe Budden

In my realm, even sure investments are not infallible; For you'll get the gist, then find out it's the abridged rendition.
46.
I never cared, I was careless, Fear bein afraid or maybe I'm afraid to be fearless. Or fear bein' fearless but fearful, So even in my carelessness...gotta be careful.
Joe Budden

I never minded, I was reckless, Courage lacking or maybe I'm scared to be courageous. Or courage being bold but apprehensive, So even in my recklessness...gotta be prudent.
47.
The whole point of 'Acid Rap' was just to ask people a question: does the music business side of this dictate what type of project this is? If it's all original music and it's got this much emotion around it and it connects this way with this many people, is it a mixtape? What's an 'album' these days, anyways?
Chance the Rapper

48.
Am I really just a narcissist, Cause I wake up to a bowl of lobster bisque?
Rick Ross

'Is it true I'm self-centered, Awakening to a bowl of creamy seafood soup?'
49.
Whatever you goin' through, could always be much worse, Don't make a mistake, mistakin' your blessings for a curse.
Joe Budden

No matter how difficult the situation, it could always be far more challenging; don't let your fortune slip through your grasp, misinterpreting it as a misfortune.
50.
Music can kind of make you one-dimensional. People see what's on the surface and what you rap about, and they make their decision on who you are from there.
Chance the Rapper