Government and culture are two diametrically opposed forces - the one blinds and oppresses, the other uplifts and unites. Chuck D blindculturediametrically Change image and share on social
Of course voting is useful. But then again, I don't put a big glow to it. Voting is about as essential as washing yourself. It's something you're supposed to do. Now, you can't go around bragging, expecting to get props because you voted. That's stupid. Chuck D bigbragessential share on social
Rappers should just be able to perform what they create and satisfy the people that like and love them. Chuck D createlovepeople Change image and share on social
I'm a multi-tasker. I was down with that stuff before they invented the term. Chuck D inventmultistuff Change image and share on social
I believe that, artistically and culturally, the free radio air should be able to support local artists of whatever genre. Play 40 percent of your local artists; don't suck up to major labels to the point where you neglect your own locale. Chuck D airartistartistically share on social
I grew up as a sports fan, and I know that a hall of fame is very different than an award for being the best of the year. It's a nod to the longevity of our accomplishment. Chuck D accomplishmentawardfame Change image and share on social
We don't see the people who are doing real things getting enough props. We often see politicians who are everywhere but nowhere at the same goddamn time. You know the kind of person: You see them everywhere on television but nowhere in front of your face. Chuck D facefrontgoddamn share on social
I totally hate when somebody takes a classic and desecrates it. I like Jimmy Page and P. Diddy, but what they did to 'Kashmir' was a debacle. Chuck D classicdebacledesecrate Change image and share on social
The Internet was a saving grace for promoting and exposing, and even creating. It's a parallel world to the music industry that already exists, and I'm glad to be a part of it. Chuck D createexistexpose Change image and share on social
I like Rick Ross as a person. I like Jay-Z and Kanye West as people. But I hate the companies that they record for. Chuck D companyhatejay Change image and share on social