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Rap quotes about money

123 quotes from 68 artists, strongest first

Cash is a test. Of 123 lines, 105 are lyrics and 18 are interviews, from 68 artists. Nipsey Hussle and Vince Staples have 6 each; Kanye West has 4. Dead Prez's "Hip-Hop" has four lines and Kanye's "All Falls Down" has three. "Hip-Hop" sets a luxury car against justice. "All Falls Down" shows money as status. "Two Words" names the rate: "Fuck you, pay me." Nipsey's lines include the point that money, power and fame can't bring someone back. Vince Staples's "DJBooth (2017)" treats dislike, and not being paid, as a win. Of 105 dated lines, 48 are in the 2010s. Childish Gambino's "Sweatpants" (2013) and YG's "Big Bank" (2018) have two each.