E-40 Quotes, born Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. on November 15, 1967, in Vallejo, California, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, renowned as a pioneer of Bay Area hip-hop.
As a founding member of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records, he’s released over 27 studio albums, including the breakthrough In a Major Way (1995) and the mainstream hit “Tell Me When to Go” (2006) produced by Lil Jon. Known for his unique slang, rapid-fire flow, and “mob style” funk, E-40’s influence spans decades, shaping artists like Too Short and the hyphy movement.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and posts on X—capture his street-smart wisdom, hustle, creativity, and commitment to authenticity, reflecting his legacy as the “Ambassador of the Bay.”
15 E-40 Quotes
- “I’m a corporate thug. That’s the best way to be.”
- “Bandz a make her dance, keep the hustle in your plans.” (Inspired by collaboration with Juicy J, “Bandz a Make Her Dance,” 2012)
- “I’ve got songs that’ll make a gangster cry.”
- “If you ain’t got haters, you ain’t doin’ enough.” (Greeting Card Universe, 2018)
- “I’m the greatest game-spitter of all time. I talk about the swell, the block, the ‘hood. I’m a street commentator.”
- “You can’t stop the hustle, you can only hope to contain it.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I’m not here to follow trends, I’m here to set them.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “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 believe in giving back to the community that raised me.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “The rap game without me is like a woofer wit no bass.”
- “I love working with different artists with different styles and different producers with different sounds, creativity is everything.”
- “Tell yourself you love you if nobody else do.” (Post on X, @E40, 2020-09-27)
- “I played in a band and attended Grambling University. I think the Mob style funk music I do was patterned after the big college bands.”
- “It’s not about where you start, it’s about where you finish.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “My voice gon’ stick out like a turd in a punch bowl.”
E-40’s quotes are a vibrant mix of Bay Area slang, relentless hustle, and creative swagger, inspiring fans to stay true to their roots and keep grinding. Which one’s your vibe? Drop it in the comments and keep his Yay Area spirit alive!
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