Joey Bada$$ Quotes, the Brooklyn-born rapper and co-founder of Pro Era, brings a raw, introspective edge to hip-hop. With a style rooted in the rugged 90s East Coast sound, his words carry the weight of his Bed-Stuy upbringing, blending sharp lyricism with social commentary and personal reflection. His quotes—drawn from interviews, lyrics, and public moments—reveal a mind unafraid to challenge norms and speak truth.
15 Joey Bada$$ Quotes
- “You’re only as strong as your weakest link, so you’ve got to make sure everybody in your crew is on point.” (Interview, Gothamist, 2015)
- “I’m a person who likes to develop. I like for people to see me grow.” (Interview, Gothamist, 2015)
- “The reason I speak out is because it’s necessary. I feel like it’s my responsibility.” (Interview, Highsnobiety, 2016)
- “I was never blinded by the American dream. I have my own dreams. You know what I’m saying? The Joey dream.” (Interview, Highsnobiety, 2016)
- “Once you dive into the African-American struggle, you realize it’s not a Black people problem, it’s a human problem.” (Interview, Highsnobiety, 2016)
- “I’m a really humble person and I’m a really on-the-go person. For me, it’s never that serious.” (Interview, Gothamist, 2015)
- “Now, what’s freedom to you? Let’s talk about it, take a minute, think it through.” (Song, “Good Morning Amerikkka,” 2017)
- “My parents are both definitely supportive of my career. They are both big fans of rap.” (Interview, Picsmine, 2017)
- “They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. No, one man’s clever, one knows no better.” (Song, “Christ Conscious,” 2015)
- “Regardless of anything, my dad wants me to get that piece of paper—degree over everything.” (Interview, Picsmine, 2017)
- “I don’t drink too much, I know the bud wiser.” (Song, “Waves,” 2012)
- “It’s either temporary happiness or sadness. This life is nothing but temporary.” (Song, “On & On,” 2015)
- “The economic crisis really affected my family—2006 to 2011 were really bad times.” (Interview, Picsmine, 2017)
- “I loved when Kaepernick did that because we haven’t seen an athlete stand up like that since Muhammad Ali.” (Interview, Quotes.net, 2018)
- “I passed the Dutch to the left and it started to make sense, funny how I see it more straight when I’m bent.” (Song, “World Domination,” 2012)
Joey Bada$$ doesn’t just spit rhymes—he sparks revolutions. Which quote hit you hardest? Drop it in the comments and keep the vibe real.
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