Quote by Ice T

I started rapping before anybody had ever bought a car from it. It was truly about the art form and the culture, more so than now, where it's a successful way to make money. Back then you had to be doing it because you liked it.

I started rapping before anybody had ever bought a car from

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This quote highlights the evolution of rap as an art form and its transition into a commercially-driven industry. The speaker emphasizes their early involvement in rap, when it was primarily driven by passion for the art and culture rather than the financial gain it offers today. They contrast the past with the present, suggesting that nowadays, rapping is seen as a successful means of making money, whereas in the early days, individuals pursued it solely out of love for the craft.

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