If Hip Hop has the ability to corrupt young minds, it also has the ability to Uplift them.
Krs-OneRead
Hate is indeed self-destructive, and this is what real Hip Hop must avoid at all cost.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hate harms not just the target but also the person who harbors it, especially in the context of Hip Hop culture.
In this quote, Krs-One emphasizes the destructive nature of hate, suggesting that it not only negatively impacts relationships and communities but also the individual who harbors such feelings. In the realm of Hip Hop, fostering positivity and avoiding self-destructive behaviors, like hate, is crucial for the integrity and growth of the culture.
Themes
HateHip HopSelf-DestructivePositivityCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used to inspire young artists to focus on love and positivity in their music.
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All quotes βHip Hop is an idea. It is the pursuit of one's authentic being through the arts. It is not a physical thing; it is an attitude - even an aptitude.
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When my time is up in hip-hop, it's going to remain what Afrika Bambaataa thought it was supposed to be. It's going to remain what Kool Herc thought it was supposed to be; what Wu-Tang Clan sees it as; what Outkast sees it as; what Snoop Dogg sees it as. People are trying to forget that brand of hip-hop.
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I honestly now know that I'm the physical embodiment of hip-hop on earth. That's my only purpose here on earth is to keep the culture together long enough for it to remain everything that we thought it could be when I was coming up.
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