Hip-Hop Gives Back

"Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible."

- Claude Bissell,

"How many guys you see makin it from here, The world dont like us, is that not clear? Alright but Im different, I can't base what I'm gon be offa what everybody isn't, they don't listen Just whispering behind my back. No vision, lack of ambition so wack." #SoAmbitious

- Jay Z,
"How many guys you see makin it from here, The world dont like us, is that not clear? Alright but Im different, I can't base what I'm gon be offa what everybody isn't, they don't listen Just whispering behind my back. No vision, lack of ambition so wack."

"Live a life full of humility, gratitude, intellectual curiosity, and never stop learning."

- Gza,

"I try to pierce through those eyes and see the five year old kid in Compton 20 years ago.. When you have so many worries in life you can forget who you are, so when you stare there's a split second where you touch the soul and it brings you back...I rap because I know I serve a better purpose as far as making people feel good about themselves."

- Kendrick Lamar,

"A friend encourages us when we doubt ourselves."

- Catherine Pulsifer,

"To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist."

- Gail Sheehy,

"Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can't be done."

- Bo Bennett,

"First they ignore you,then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

- Gandhi,

"Are your words encouraging?"

- C. Pulsifer,

The Key to Long Life is.....NO Stress

- HipHopGivesBack,

"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."

- Debbi Fields,

"Don’t ever doubt yourself again. Always be aware but don’t ever mistake your first mind, your input of where your heart is at.."

- Pharrell,

"Longevity is not achieved by undervaluing ur time and efforts. Without knowing your worth, u make urself vulnerable for exploitation."

- djbrucki,