We speak the love language, they speak from pain and anguish.
Some don’t love theyselves, so they perception is tainted.

- Talib Kweli, “Love Language,” from Reflection Eternal’s Train of Thought, 2000

Dallas Mavericks want me as a bald-headed 5’ 8” guard with a 95” vertical.
Vince Carter respect my legs, ask Shawn Kemp.

- Kool Keith, “Extravagant Traveler,” Matthew, 2000

You would rather have a Lexus, or justice?
A dream, or some substance?
A Beamer, a necklace, or freedom?

- stic.man, “Hip-Hop,” from Dead Prez’ Let’s Get Free, 2000

It’s important to practice good hygiene,
At least if you wanna run with my team.

- Del the Funky Homosapien, “If You Must,” Both Sides of the Brain, 2000

Player haters be givin’ me harsh looks,
But I’m tryin to sell records like Garth Brooks.

- Big L, “Holdin’ It Down,” The Big Picture, 2000

Nowadays, crazy ass bitches want they bills paid,
But can’t even make a good thing of Kool Aid.

- Ice Cube, “The Gutter Shit,” War and Peace Vol. 2, 2000

A flower that grow in the ghetto know more about survival than the one from fresh meadows.

- Talib Kweli, “Love Language,” from Reflection Eternal’s Train of Thought, 2000

Just say the word, I’ll leave your DNA on the curb,
And stick my dick in your ear and fuck what you heard.

- Rakim, “I’ll Buss Em, You Punish Em,” from Canibus’ 2000 B.C., 2000

I’m gettin’ stacks while you askin’ people, ‘Do you want some fries with that?’

- Big L, “Holdin’ It Down,” The Big Picture, 2000

I found college awkward: another teacher, same old chalkboard.
I felt I was shifting backward, when I expected to shoot forward.

- MC Paul Barman, “School Anthem,” It’s Very Stimulating EP, 2000

What is the meaning of C.L.A.S.S.?
Is it a Conspiracy Levelled At Sleepy Students trying to pass?

- MC Paul Barman, “School Anthem,” It’s Very Stimulating, 2000

Niggaz thought M.O.P. stand for “mop” and shit…

- Lil’ Fame, “Cold As Ice,” Warriorz, 2000

And from the moment that I saw you, I knew you was trouble,
But I disregarded detour signs,
And did not stop til you was mine.
I guess God was like, ‘Aight, fine.’
Careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it in heaps.
Try to give it back, He be like, ‘Nah, that’s yours to keep.’

- Mos Def, “Ms. Fat Booty 2,” from Lyricist Lounge 2, 2000

I can drink a whole Hennessey fifth.
Some call that a problem, but I call it a gift.

- Xzibit, “Get Your Walk On,” Restless, 2000

You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather, Ms. Jackson.

- Andre 3000, “Ms. Jackson,” from Outkast’s Stankonia, 2000