E-40 Famous Quotes, born Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. on November 15, 1967, in Vallejo, California, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, widely recognized as a pioneer of Bay Area hip-hop. As a founding member of The Click and the creator of Sick Wid It Records, E-40’s distinctive slang, rapid-fire flow, and “mob style” funk have shaped West Coast rap since the early 1990s.
With over 27 studio albums, including breakout hits like In a Major Way (1995) and the hyphy anthem “Tell Me When to Go” (2006), his influence extends to artists like Too Short, Lil Jon, and the hyphy movement.
These 15 famous quotes—sourced from his most iconic songs, widely cited interviews, and viral posts on X—capture his sharpest, most memorable takes on hustle, music, authenticity, and Bay Area pride, chosen for their cultural impact and enduring popularity.
15 E-40 Famous Quotes
- “Ooh! Jesus Christ had dreads, so shake ‘em, I ain’t got none, but I’m plannin’ on growin’ some.” (Song, “Tell Me When to Go,” My Ghetto Report Card, 2006)
- “I’m the greatest game-spitter of all time. I talk about the swell, the block, the ‘hood. I’m a street commentator.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “My voice gon’ stick out like a turd in a punch bowl.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “If you ain’t got haters, you ain’t doin’ enough.” (Greeting Card Universe, 2018)
- “The rap game without me is like a woofer wit no bass.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “Tell me when to go, tell me when to go, dumb, dumb, dumb, go stupid!” (Song, “Tell Me When to Go,” My Ghetto Report Card, 2006)
- “I’m a corporate thug. That’s the best way to be.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “Tell yourself you love you if nobody else do.” (Post on X, @E40, 2020-09-27)
- “I got mo’ rappers on my phone than Sprint.” (Song, “Choices (Yup),” Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1, 2014)
- “I’ve got songs that’ll make a gangster cry.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “Yay Area, like my boy Mac Dre, I’m from the Bay, baby!” (Song, “Yay Area,” My Ghetto Report Card, 2006)
- “I’m not here to follow trends, I’m here to set them.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I sprinkle game like a salt shaker, pimp talk, I’m a money maker.” (Song, “Function,” The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2, 2012)
- “I love working with different artists with different styles and different producers with different sounds, creativity is everything.” (Interview, n.d.)
- “It’s all about the hustle, mane, stay sharp on all four corners.” (Inspired by Sharp On All 4 Corners, 2014)
E-40’s famous quotes are a potent mix of Bay Area swagger, street wisdom, and creative flair, cementing his status as a hip-hop legend. Which one’s got you hyped? Drop it in the comments and keep the Yay Area vibe rollin’!
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