The responsibility of an artist is to be honest with themselves. Talib Kweli artisthonestresponsibility Change image and share on social
I think music sharing of any kind is great. Talib Kweli greatkindmusic Change image and share on social
I think once you're in the public eye, whether you're a boss, a teacher or whatever you do, that you're automatically in the position of role model. You have people looking up to you, so whether you choose to accept it or not is a different question. Talib Kweli acceptautomaticallybos share on social
My kids are the most inspiring thing that pushes me. It used to be because they were born, and I had to take care of them. Now it's because my son raps, and he's better than me. So now I gotta keep up with him, you know what I'm saying? Talib Kweli bearcaregotta share on social
I like collaboration because, first of all, I'm good at writing lyrics. I don't know how to make beats. I don't play instruments. I'm not a good singer. So even when you see a solo album of mine, it's still a collaboration. Talib Kweli albumbeatcollaboration share on social
I am not a prisoner of conscious, but people try to make me one sometimes. It is both a gift and a curse. It's a high honour but can create limitations - I have to be fluid. Talib Kweli consciouscreatecurse Change image and share on social
I remember looking back on a photo of me... wearing a suit that was, like, two sizes too big for me. I think a lot of guys don't know what fits. Talib Kweli backbigfit Change image and share on social
When I look at the arc of my career, my focus is on lyricism, right? I own that. Talib Kweli arccareerfocus Change image and share on social
As an artist, I have to be a leader of my fans, not, like, follow them. Because if I chose to follow them, you know, they could do it. You know, it's me who's doing it. Talib Kweli artistchoosefan Change image and share on social
The materialism, the brashness, the misogyny - everything in hip-hop is amplified. Misogyny is a good example of something that is completely amplified in hip-hop. I do think there is more than enough of a balance, though, for fans who are willing to search it out. Talib Kweli amplifybalancebrashness share on social
