Talib Kweli

I don't think that early hip hop stood out to be a social critique. A lot of fans of mine think that hip hop's ultimate responsibility is to critique social structures. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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I not only wanted to showcase lyrical skills but also continue to drop knowledge on the hiphop community. I'm looking to elevate through my music, and through my music I educate. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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I think hip hop is a dance music that's rebellious by nature. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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I think its man's nature to go to war and fight. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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I will never do a record without some sense of responsibility. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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I'm at a loss for words. But even my loss is amplified. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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Once you're signed to a label you compromise. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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People consider Black Star a great album, and I think it's a classic album. But the fact is, both me and Mos Def have made better albums since Black Star. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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So I think hip-hop is moving and is going to continue to move in the direction of rappers just being honest with themselves, whether you're talking about Common and Mos Def or Nas and 50 cent. ↗

— Talib Kweli

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