Nelly quotes

Nelly is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, recognized as one of the most influential artists in hip-hop and pop music. His hits, such as "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma," dominated charts and helped shape the sound of the 2000s. He continues to perform, record music, and inspire new generations of musicians. Here are 12 of his quotes:

If we don't heal our own hood, who will?

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I probably only cried five or six times in my life and I think four of those times was from my daddy kicking my butt.

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I love speed. I love racing cars, whether it's on the streets or wherever. Don't tell the St. Louis police, though.

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How many people out there really set a budget?

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I try not to name too many labels - not because it's not cool, but because it starts getting political.

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You always get that energy, you just want to be heard, to go out, do your thing and show people that we have just as much talent here as everywhere else.

Nelly

Rappers make what's in, in. If we want to bring back something like Jordache, we just say it and the girls start wearing it. We have a lot of pull.

Nelly

So many people appreciate what you've done, the doors you've opened, but some people realise they're not going to be able to make as much money as they thought possible when you first started.

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You never know until a song comes out and becomes what it becomes, obviously you can't predict how the masses will react.

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I never was the battle rapper. That was never my thing. I always felt like it's enough room for everybody to do their thing. I like bringing new energy, re-inventing the wheel, so to speak, every time I come out.

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