It’s an obvious no-brainer that rappers are known for possessing an incredible lyrical game and ability to rhyme on the spot. Though it seems like the rap world is made up of strictly big booties, gang-banging, cash money and driving expensive Lamborghini vehicles, there’s much more depth within the art of rap than society perceives. Luckily, every now and then, rappers are anointed with a little bit of knowledge, a little real-life advice that they decide to share with us. Chance, Kanye, Nicki…they’ve all done it. Thanks to these rappers, I've become a little wiser and a bit more humble. With that said, here are eight times my favorite rappers dropped the mic of life and spewed a line or two of wisdom. Check it out.
1. Kanye West
Stay hungry, but stay humble. Someone will always be better than you, and someone will always be better than them and so on. Keep your humility, but celebrate your dope-ness.
2. Chance the Rapper
You're your biggest critic, but it's OK to admit you're working on yourself. Allow yourself to be a piece of work in progress.
3. Frank Ocean
If that's not a philosophical thought, then I don't know what is.
4. Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover)
"Keeper" means nothing if you choose to let her (or him) go or drive her away. Realize what you have and appreciate it before it's gone.
5. J. Cole
This would make life a lot easier.
6. A$AP Rocky
Practice trust, but don't always trust the devil; wolves in sheep's clothing are present in more places than you think.
7. Frank Ocean (part two)
Also a great contribution to the world of philosophy. I guarantee someone else is thinking this too.
8. The Weeknd
You got to get a grip on yourself before you let someone else in.
These are truly words to live by.
