"You're a big joke, making you a BIG PUN."Wisdom: An analogy to the popular use of 'nine' (implying a 9mm handgun) for the actual monetary literal interpretation (9 dollars). Implies that one is 'fake' and those not have the courage/heart to posses a real 'nine'.Author: Talib Kweli Song: N/A Album: Quality (2004)
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: big pun, Brooklyn, Hip-Hop, talib
"Ask my broad, Mrs. Stevie Wonder she ain't looking at y'all."Wisdom: One's lady is loyal to her man; and does not look for any other men; thus, she ignores any advances that men may throw her way. References to the great singer Stevie Wonder, who is legally blind.Author: Lil Wayne Song: Holla at me baby by DJ Khalid (2006) Album: N/A
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: Lil Wayne, love, loyalty, lust, responsibility
"I make money, money don't make me."Wisdom:A self-conscious realization that one should not allow money or the pursuit of money to define their character.Author: Snoop Dogg Song: Happy Hour Remix Album: N/A (2005)
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: finances, materialism, responsibility, Snoop Dogg, West Coast
"A man would rather die, than live on his knees and starve."Wisdom:Pride is a strong emotion for some, and some would rather find a means to an end (even by illegal means) rather than live below the poverty line or on social assistance.Author: Nas Song: Hold down the block Album: Hip-Hop Is Dead (2006)
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Labels: crime, economics, Hip-Hop, Nas, pride
"When times got hard, grown men turned cotton."Wisdom:Suggests that when the going gets tough, some men may not be 'fit' for such an endurance. Some men can not sustain and/or have ability to persevere through difficult times; to persevere, one must be strong and courageous.
Author: Creek Song: Crazy (freestyle) Album: N/A (2006)
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: creek, Hip-Hop, perserverance, responsibility, Shady
"They don't paint pictures, they just trace me."Wisdom:Refers to originality/creativity and style; this quote suggests that one's 'swag' is mimicked by others who lack the ability to define or create their own 'swag'.Author: Jay-Z Song: What more can I say Album: Black Album (2003)
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: Hip-Hop, imitation, jay-z, leadership
"I'll follow the path as long as I'm not being misled."Wisdom:Suggests that one must be responsible when they have the task of leading others to a goal.Author: Papoose Song: What makes me Album: N/A (2007)
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Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.orgLabels: Hip-Hop, leadership, papoose, responsibility
"You're Bedrock pimpin'; that means your game is kinda old."Wisdom:References the popular nostalgic cartoon show The Flintstones; where the primary location was a town called Bedrock which was a tone built primarily on stone/rock materials.Author: Mac Dre Song: Mac Dre Album: N/A (2007)
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Labels: Cartoons, Flintstones, Hip-Hop, Mac Dre, pimpin, player, style, West Coast
Literary devices are techniques used to evaluate a body of text; they help us understand what the author is trying to convey, and under what context.
Hip-Hop lyrics are rich with metaphors, simile's, syllogism, and other techniques. The following is a breakdown of such devices that are used not only in Hip-Hop, but literary texts alike:
IRONY
i‧ro‧ny1 /ˈaɪ
rəni, ˈaɪər-/ Pronunciation Key - –noun, plural -nies.
- the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
- a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
- (esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
Labels: Literary Devices
"I'll have my Bitch, Bitch-slap you."Wisdom: A strong and defiant statement that attempts to castrate one's masculinity by allowing a 'bitch' physically handle a male.Author: Tru Life Song: Dips is Over Album: N/A (2007)
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Labels: beef, Dipset, Hip-Hop, masculinity, tru life
"I ain't talking Mickey D's, but I got a Big Mac."Wisdom:One is trying to make a strong distinction that they have powerful means to handle situations, and one should not be confused that their 'big mac' does not refer to the popular fast food chain McDonalds.Author: Remy Ma Song: Throw some D's freestyle Album: N/A (2007)
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Labels: fast food, Hip-Hop, Remy Ma, style
"I have more jewels than your jeweler."Wisdom:A boast regarding someone's wealth or abundance in fine jewelery; one must be very materialistic or fancies fine jewels.Author: Lil Wayne | Song: We Takin Ova | Album: N/A (2007)
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Labels: bling, flossing, jewels, Lil Wayne
"All green, my bank account is like a forest."
Wisdom: Implies that one's financial flow is in abundance.
Author: Juelz Santana| Song: Black Republicans freestyle| Album: N/A (2007)www.vacantlot.org |
Labels: Dipset, finances, forest, money
"Made her open wide, like she made me her Dentist."Wisdom: A positive attitude that one can engage in sexual relations with a woman with ease.Author: Kanye West | Song: Peace | Album: Album N/A (2004)
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Labels: confident, dentist, Hip-Hop, Kanye West, love, lust
"Her favorite color must be platinum and gold."Wisdom: Implies that one is 'triflin' and may even be a 'golddigger'; as she is only responsive to money and material items. Platinum and gold refers to credit card companies exclusive brand of cards that usually have a high spending limit.Author: John Legend | Song: Stereo | Album: Once Again(2006)
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Labels: goldigger, John Legend, love, lust, materialism, R and B, soul
"Went from ashy to nasty to classy."Wisdom: One's progression from rags to riches by hard work, dedication, and determination to overcome any obstacles.Author: Notorious B.I.G. | Song: Juicy | Album: Ready to Die(1994)
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Labels: Brooklyn, economics, freedom, Hip-Hop, Notorious B.I.G., self-fulfillment, society
"I'm 9:15, that means i'm hella straight."Wisdom: On a traditional clock, when the time reaches 9:15, the clock's hands are horizontally aligned; making a straight line. Thus, this quote implies that they are not 'crooked' when it comes to business or interpersonal dealings; expect the 'real'.
Author: Fabolous | Song: Return of the Hustle | Album: N/A (2007)
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Labels: Fabolous, Hip-Hop, honor, pride
