"I don't even know how to speak up for myself, because I don't really have a father who would give me the confidence or advice."
Eminem
Rapper, songwriter, record producer
Eminem is a Grammy-winning rapper known for his impactful lyrics that explore themes of struggle, resilience, and personal growth, particularly in his album 'The Marshall Mathers LP'.
- Born
- October 17, 1972
- Quotes
- 326
- Rank
- #343
Quote collection
Eminem quotes (page 9 of 17)
326 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"If people take anything from my music, it should be motivation to know that anything is possible as long as you keep working at it and don't back down."
"Though I'm not the first king of controversy, I am the worst thing since Elvis Presley. To do black music so selfishly, and use it to get myself wealthy."
"Hip-hop is ever changing but you'll always have the pack. And you'll always have those people who are separated from the pack."
"I think my first album opened a lot of doors for me to push the freedom of speech to the limit."
"Soul's escaping through this hole that is gaping"
"I didn't just invent saying offensive things."
"I feel like a spoilt rapper. I get to pick and choose everything."
"I'm stupid, I'm ugly, I'm dumb, I smell. Did I mention I'm stupid?"
"You don't wanna go eggin' him on. It'll never be my chair that your on, crown so tight that it cuts off circulation to the brain no oxygen. Other words there's no heir to the throne."
"Don't let them tell you ain't beautiful"
"I like happy things, I'm really calm and peaceful. I like birds, bees, I like people. I like funny things that make me happy and gleeful... like when my teacher sucked my wee-wee in pre-school!"
"I'm not afraid to take a stand. Everybody come take my hand. We'll walk this road together, through the storm. Whatever weather, cold or warm. Just let you know that, you're not alone. Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road."
"Don't let them say you ain't beautiful. They can all get fu#ked just stay true to you."
"If you get offended by my music, don't listen to it."
"My family has never been there for me. They expect things because we're blood."
"I sold my soul to the devil. I'm going to hell. I'm headed to hell. I want the money, the women, the fortune, and the fame. That Means I'll end up burning in hell scorching in flames. Satan'll be in to see me later to see if I'm interested in being partners. Devil worshippin', Satan music."
"Yeah, it's been a ride I guess I had to go to that place to get to this one Now some of you might still be in that place If you're trying to get out, just follow me I'll get you there"
"If there's not drama and negativity in my life, all my songs will be really wack and boring or something."
"We just kept moving back and forth because my mother never had a job. We kept getting kicked out of every house we were in. I believe six months was the longest we ever lived in a house."