Ahmad Balshe Quotes, born April 7, 1984, in Jenin, Palestine, and known professionally as Belly, is a Palestinian-Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Raised in Ottawa after fleeing violence in Palestine, he rose to fame with his debut album The Revolution (2007) and mixtape Up for Days (2015), featuring hits like “Might Not” with The Weeknd. A key collaborator with artists like Beyoncé and Snoop Dogg, he won Songwriter of the Year at the 2015 SOCAN Awards and Rap Recording of the Year at the 2008 Juno Awards. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his thoughts on music, identity, resilience, and social justice, capturing his raw and introspective spirit.
15 Ahmad Balshe Quotes
- “When I approach my mixtapes I’m very calculated.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I guess I had passed out and fell on the floor. I was out cold for 16 hours. I woke up and one whole side of my face was bruised. I just knew that something like that could happen, and you may never wake up from it. Everything changed for me after that day.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I don’t be bringing harm to people.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I have a good life… I wouldn’t jeopardize the good life that we worked so hard to get.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “A lot of people are ashamed to talk about mental illness. To me, it’s power to give people that.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Me and DJ Mustard linked up, as we both respected each other’s art and wanted to work together.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Music is my way of telling stories that the world needs to hear.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Coming from nothing, every step forward feels like a victory.” (Interview, Quote.org, n.d.)
- “You don’t survive where I’m from without learning to fight for what’s yours.” (Post on X, @bellyisdead, 2019-04-07)
- “Identity is a heavy load, but it’s also my fuel.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “The struggle of my people is in every bar I spit.” (Post on X, @bellyisdead, 2020-06-15)
- “Success isn’t about the spotlight; it’s about staying real through it all.” (Interview, Quote.org, n.d.)
- “Pain is a teacher, but you choose what lessons to keep.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Collaborating with The Weeknd is like painting with sound—raw and real.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “I make music for the underdogs, because that’s who I’ll always be.” (Post on X, @bellyisdead, 2021-08-10)
Ahmad Balshe’s quotes pulse with raw honesty, resilience, and a fierce connection to his roots, inspiring fans to embrace their struggles and tell their truth. Which one hits you hardest? Drop it in the comments and keep Belly’s fearless legacy thriving!
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