Rakim Quotes

I respect Jay-Z. I like him.

You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor.

I think people have gotten to know Tupac much better since he's been gone than they did when he was here.

Tupac is definitely a legend.

Tupac is my favorite artist, and he had mad style.

With 2Pac you can't go wrong.

I was a big fan of G. Dep!

Me and Tupac were long-time friends.

As I got older, I really got into Tupac's poetry, his books and just learning about his life and what he was into.

I like Jay-Z. I love Luda. I love Ledisi. I like Beyonce, of course. I think she's just brilliant. She's a triple threat. But my favorite - my all-time rapper is Tupac. See, I could have been Tupac's girlfriend.

I look at Lil Wayne as being from my generation.

Tupac is huge; he's an inspiration. Arguably, he's probably the biggest, most analyzed and loved artist of all time.

I'm happy to have been around greatness like Kendrick Lamar.

I love what Drake does.

I don't hate Jay-Z. I think he's dope.

I really like G-Herbo.

I mean, Common was and is like my favorite rapper.

Tupac was a glorious person, and he had all the right intentions.

I would love to meet Kelly Clarkson and if I get the chance to I would tell her thank you so much for the inspiration.

Ninety-nine percent of people now call me The Hoff - and it's out of respect.

I like Biggie. Like 'Pac, he was one of the best rappers in the business. Why would I try to do something to him?

I respect Lady Gaga very much.

Dre was one of my heros in the music industry. If he's not down for his homeboys, I don't wanna be a part of him or around him.

Eminem is more like a friend. And I'm also a fan on Eminem.

I listen to Jay-Z, Nelly, Nas, Ludacris and all the young kids out there. I listen to them, and I have mad respect for them.