“The emotions in a song - the anger, aggression - have got to be legitimate.” — Eminem

Being a student of hip-hop in general, you take technical aspects from places. You may take a rhyme pattern or flow from Big Daddy Kane or Kool G Rap.

When 'Paul's Boutique' came out, I was one of the fans that didn't get it.

Why is it so hard for people to believe that white people are poor?! I wouldn't say I lived in a ghetto; I'd say I lived in the 'hood. The same friends I had back then are the same people on tour with me now.

Hip hop has always been braggin' and boasting and 'I'm better at you than this' and 'I'm better at you than that.'