“LL [Cool J] was actually like- like hearing him rap actually made me want to rap... Yeah, man. That was what did it for me. I think when the Beastie Boys came out, then I kinda felt like 'Oh, it's possible!'"”
Eminem
“I hate rap music, which to me sounds like a bunch of angry men shouting, possibly because the person who was supposed to provide them with a melody never showed up”
Dave Barry
“One of the great things about rap music... it leaves a lot to be desired, as far as I'm concerned, musically, but I do recognize the very important place that it has in music and in creating role models for younger kids to emulate, giving them the dream that they can make it out of whatever situation they're in.”
Graham Nash
“As regards rap music, I believe that the "c" is silent.”
Dr. Tony Giles
“The sad thing is that people are going to think this is a reflection of rap music. But it's not a reflection ... people have lives outside of the music.”
David Banner
“There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that rap music spurs violence.”
John Norton
“I don't like rap music at all. I don't think it's music. It's just a beat and rapping.”
Nina Simone
