"Two extremes collide like 'Jekyl & Hyde" Wisdom: Jekyll and Hyde was written in the 1800's as a novel to illustrate bipolar behavior; it was a popular novella piece that explored psychopathology and split personalities. Author: Black Thought Song: Dynamite Album: Things Fall Apart |
Labels: Black Thought, Hip-Hop, personality, The Roots
posted by Vacant Lot @ 2:33 AM
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"You see thru, that is why no one is going to believe you." Wisdom: The popular cyclist Lance Armstrong was constantly being accused for cheating and taking steroids. However, he was never found guilty for his accusations. Author: Jadakiss Song: All about the Benjamins Album: No Way Out (1998) |
Labels: confident, Hip-Hop, jadakiss, responsibility, self-respect
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:10 PM
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"I'm Lance Armstrong: keep getting accused of something I beat." Wisdom: The popular cyclist Lance Armstrong was constantly being accused for cheating and taking steroids. However, he was never found guilty for his accusations. Author: Joe Budden Song: Freestyle Album: Mood Muzik(2005) |
Labels: false claims, Joe Budden, reputation
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:04 PM
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"On any give night I perform like Mike, any one: Tyson, Jordan, Jackson." Wisdom: Signifies that one will execute a flawless performance for any given event. The comparison to the various 'Mike's' are notable, because at the time of this recording, each 'Mike' was at the pinnacle of their respective fields. Author: Notorious B.I.G. Song: Victory Album: No Way Out (1999) |
Labels: confident, determination, Notorious B.I.G., performance, sports
posted by Vacant Lot @ 10:55 PM
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"Scramble like eggs, and Break-Fast" Wisdom: A creative, yet stern warning to an adversary that forecasts/suggests what action one should take to avoid harm. Author: T.I. Song: N/A Album: N/A (2005) |
Labels: confident, nutrition, reputation, t.i.
posted by Vacant Lot @ 10:52 PM
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"Dear Mr. Toilet, I'm the sh*t." Wisdom:Intuitive reference to one being ‘happening’ or has the ‘it-factor’. One who is very confident and borderline 'cocky'. Author: Lil Wayne Song: N/A Album: The Carter II (2005) |
Labels: confident, dirty south, Lil Wayne, reputation
posted by Vacant Lot @ 10:50 PM
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"It's like explaining color to a man that was born blind." Wisdom: Being able to accomplish an extraordinary feat. Author: Canibus Song: Let's Ride Album: Can-I-Bus (1998) |
Labels: canibus, conscience, Hip-Hop, tolerance
posted by Vacant Lot @ 10:43 PM
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