Eve Quotes, born November 10, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence as the “First Lady” of Ruff Ryders.
Her debut album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady (1999), topped the Billboard 200, making her the third female rapper to achieve this feat. With hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani, which won a Grammy in 2002, and collaborations with The Roots and Missy Elliott, Eve’s bold lyricism and authentic style have solidified her as a hip-hop trailblazer.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect her thoughts on music, individuality, resilience, and personal growth, capturing her fearless and introspective spirit.
15 Eve Quotes
- “I’d rather experiment than follow the same formula. I’m a curious person. It’s gotten me into trouble, but I say, ‘Why not? Let’s try it.’”
- “Music is like my diary. It’s my therapy.”
- “I’d rather make all my secrets public than have an image based on gossip. I’d rather put it out there myself and control it.”
- “Let me blow ya mind, you got me feelin’ like I’m the only one for you.” (Song, “Let Me Blow Ya Mind,” Scorpion, 2001)
- “God is my best friend. I talk to God every day. And no one can tell me how to talk to God—not no imam, not no priest, not no rabbi, no pastor.”
- “I always say, ‘Hip-hop takes me everywhere.’ It’s crazy when I step onstage, and people might not speak much English, but they know every word to your songs.”
- “What surprised me most about fame is how unpleasant it can be. I got excited about the parties. You don’t anticipate friends being jealous of you and critics giving your music bad reviews.”
- “I’m such a girly-girl! I don’t know why people don’t see that.”
- “I did not let people tell me what to do, and I never wanted to be a groupie.”
- “Love is blind, it’ll take over your mind, what you think is love may be only a lie.” (Song, “Love Is Blind,” Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, 1999)
- “I worship God. Religion and worship are two different things to me. Religion is by the book. I think too many people rely on the textbook.”
- “I’m still a tomboy at heart. In high school, I was the girl in the baggy jeans and Timberlands, but I was also at the hairdresser’s every week.”
- “Gangsta lovin’, what we doin’ tonight, keep it real, keep it tight.” (Song, “Gangsta Lovin’,” Eve-Olution, 2002)
- “I live in a neighborhood where there’s a lot of West Indian culture, so it’s nice.”
- “My dream collaboration is with Lauryn Hill. Is that ever gonna happen? Who knows! But there’s still a lot I feel like musically I could do.”
Eve’s quotes are a vibrant mix of boldness, authenticity, and soul, inspiring fans to embrace their individuality and persevere through life’s challenges. Which one’s got you vibin’? Drop it in the comments and keep her Ruff Ryders energy alive!
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