Ab-Soul Quotes, born Herbert Anthony Stevens IV in Carson, California, is a cerebral rapper and member of Top Dawg Entertainment’s Black Hippy collective. Known for introspective, socially conscious lyrics in albums like Control System and Herbert, he tackles mental health, spirituality, and systemic issues with poetic depth. His quotes—sourced from interviews, songs, and social media—reflect his philosophical edge, resilience, and commitment to authentic expression.
15 Ab-Soul Quotes
- “No religion, I’m just so explicit, I coexist in places you would never know existed.” (Song, “Bohemian Grove,” 2012)
- “I say ‘cuz’ around Bloods, and I say ‘blood’ around Crips… I’m twisted. Got Mary, got Lucy, got Molly: that’s wifey, girlfriend and mistress.” (Song, “Bohemian Grove,” 2012)
- “The universe bends to a still mind, peace be still.” (Song, “The Law,” 2016)
- “I’m just a demon that means well. Freelance for God, but do the work of Satan.” (Song, “Threatening Nature,” 2016)
- “We’re all different and I respect my difference. I just try to be myself at all times. As long as I do that my music is always going to be different.” (Interview, Inspirationalweb.org, 2021)
- “Everything is written in my mind, more so due to my lack of vision at this point. After years of vigorous writing, it was more of a challenge to do it without paper or sidekicks.” (Interview, AZquotes.com, 2017)
- “I try my best to be honest. A lot of the greats before me did the same and what you come to find out is that, when you have the opportunity to share your words with millions of people, you’re not the only one who had that experience.” (Interview, Inspirationalweb.org, 2021)
- “[Positive mental attitude] is a practice, you gotta practice. I practice being still.” (Interview, Inspirationalweb.org, 2021)
- “I really enjoy doing music because it’s a challenge to try to reach that frequency and connect with people and get them tuned to what you’re talking about.” (Interview, AZquotes.com, 2017)
- “I’m just a fan of all music. My family owned a record shop so I grew up taking it all in on a daily basis. I love whatever is dope.” (Interview, AZquotes.com, 2017)
- “I used to wanna rap like Jay-Z, now I feel I could run laps around Jay-Z, Nas ain’t seen nothing this nasty.” (Song, “Terrorist Threats,” 2012)
- “I got plenty. You can have all my light, my shine. I got plenty. All my boys here, we working being creative.” (Interview, AZquotes.com, 2017)
- “I treat all my projects the same. They’re all time capsules of where I am at the time and what I’m thinking about.” (Interview, AZquotes.com, 2017)
- “ALL THINGS DONE IN DA DARK COME TO DA LIGHT. I LIVE IN DA DARK. EVERYTHING IS BRIGHT.” (Post on X, @abdashsoul, 2024)
- “I AIN’T GOTTA BE HAPPY, I JUST GOTTA MAKE IT HAPPEN.” (Post on X, @abdashsoul, 2024)
Ab-Soul’s words provoke thought, spark resilience, and illuminate the human spirit. Which quote hit deepest? Drop it in the comments and keep the vibe conscious.
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