Though the meek shall inherit the earth, but don’t forget,
The poor are the ones who inherit the debt.

- Posdnuos, “The Grind Date,” from De La Soul’s The Grind Date, 2004

Nah, I don’t really have to spit nothin’ too complex,
I just rep for my hood, and it sound correct.

- Cappadonna, “Pass the Mic,” from Theodore Unit’s 718, 2004

I’m not enthused by these rap dudes.
All in they videos, posin’ half nude, with all of them tattoos,
Til I blacken they eyes and have them lookin’ like raccoons.

- Trife Da God, “Pass The Mic,” from Theodore Unit’s 718, 2004 (via @onedrunkboy)

I wish I didn’t get searched when I come through customs.
I wish Christians stop beefin’ with Muslims,
Wish the poor didn’t have to take welfare,
Wish America had universal health care…
Cause ain’t no help here.

- Edo G., “Wishing,” My Own Worst Enemy, 2004

My limo driver’s white, my attorney black…
“Show me some love” like I’m Bernie Mac.

- Masta Ace, “Good Ol Love”, Long Hot Summer, 2004