"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
"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