Welcome to Cordae Quotes, where wisdom meets inspiration in the form of insightful words from the talented rapper, Cordae. With his sharp lyricism and thought-provoking rhymes, Cordae has captivated audiences worldwide, not only with his music but also with his profound perspectives on life, success, and the pursuit of one’s dreams.
As a rising star in the hip-hop scene, Cordae has established himself as a lyrical powerhouse, blending intricate wordplay with introspective themes that resonate with listeners of all backgrounds. Whether he’s delving into social issues, reflecting on personal growth, or offering words of encouragement, Cordae’s quotes carry a depth and authenticity that leave a lasting impression.
Below, you’ll find a collection of Cordae’s most memorable quotes, ready to be embraced, shared, and brought to life in your own unique way. Whether you choose to reflect on them quietly, share them with friends, or turn them into stunning visual creations, these quotes are sure to spark inspiration and contemplation. Let Cordae’s words be a guiding light on your journey toward fulfillment, empowerment, and self-discovery.
I’m an introvert, but I disguise my introversion by being an extrovert. If I don’t have to be around people, I’m not. If I’m around people, I’m gonna do my thing. But I’m not really with the fake kickin’ it – everything’s organic, everything’s natural. Cordae
I just want to use my voice and my platform to help people. Whether it be political or therapeutic. Cordae
If you’re getting $80 a show, then you’re not getting paid. Cordae
I can rippity rap, lyrical miracle all day, but if you don’t have a message behind it and you not saying nothing, it doesn’t make sense. Cordae
I want my music to make you reminiscent or nostalgic of your childhood, or take you back to a better place. Cordae
I always wanted to be a Freshman because XXL is really important in the history of hip-hop. It embodies the culture. Cordae
I don’t try to portray some lifestyle that I’m not living. Cordae
I always keep a hoodie on me at all times ’cause you never know when it’s gonna rain, you never know when it’s gonna get a little cold at night. So, you always got to keep a hoodie. And I always keep like a earth tone hoodie ’cause it always goes with your outfit no matter what you have on. Cordae
Puma just, they really rock with me the long way. They’ve been rockin with me for a while. Cordae
Words are powerful. The tongue is powerful. And when you write it down, and record it, and press it up, it’s 100 million times more powerful. It’s important to utilize our tongue to help people. Cordae
Nas, Big L, Rakim, Jay-Z, Eminem, those was all my influences, but I didn’t start recording until I was 16. Cordae
I don’t have nothing to prove. Cordae
My mom is the best. She’s the dopest. She just loves everything that’s going on. She’s very supportive. Cordae
For a lot of artists in the entertainment industry, we can’t become too jaded with what’s going on with our personal lives and still not be connected with our people. Cordae
You gotta be crazy to want beef with Eminem and MGK is that. Cordae
Cordae is like my government name. I was like, just be myself. What’s a better name than the name my mom gave me, or my pops gave me? Cordae
I’m very protective of my energy. You have to protect your energy around outside sources because your positive energy can be canceled out by someone’s dark energy. Cordae
I freestyled the hook to ‘Target.’ I got into cadence and then it sparked the idea. Cordae
If you think about it, hip-hop came out of nothing. It was a response to oppression. Cordae
I got a cool car but I live fairly regular. Cordae
I like to rehearse a lot. Before I hit the stage, I listen to the songs that I would perform and make sure I execute everything. Cordae
There are a lot of dope people in the DMV: WillThaRapper, Big Flock, GoldLink, Logic, IDK, Rico Nasty, Goonew and Q Da Fool. Seeing them get national attention motivated me to do my thing. Cordae
Nahmir got smash hits. Cordae
I just always wear Pumas. I like the work they do in local communities, worldwide. Cordae
Sometimes as friends, you grow apart and you have different visions for what you wanna do and that’s OK, there’s no love lost. Cordae
When I used to work at Friday’s, in a restaurant, that endless appetizer, that was my worst enemy as a server. Oh my god. Cordae
I’m politically incorrect. I don’t get into politics like that. I speak about what I know and what effects me personally, and effects my folks. Cordae
I would always read a lot. Cordae
In YBN, we all have our own lanes. We’re not necessarily a group. We’re more of a collective – it’s like a movement. It’s like a brotherhood outside of music and everything has been organic. Cordae
Just stay true to myself. That’s not even my goal. That’s what you always have to do, ’cause at the end of the day when the cameras are off and you put your phone down, you got to live with yourself, be comfortable and sleep at night with the decisions you’ve made so I’m just always myself unapologetically. Cordae
I’m really grateful for my mom. And my mom always raised me being a single mother. Being a single mother, a lot of stress comes with that. You gotta work, you gotta come home and do everything. Cordae
We’re just unapologetically ourselves in the DMV. Cordae
I study all the greats. Cordae
Fashion is definitely important. It’s like peanut butter and jelly with hiphop music, you know what I’m saying? So, it’s a part of you, a part of yourself as a person. Cordae
Having a dope mindset and good energy is rare, and you just putting a little bit of your light into someone else can change their whole perspective on life just doing that. Cordae
Experimenting is part of the process. I remember when I was younger, I spent a whole year just writing on straight trap beats because I just wanted to be able to do that at a high level. So it’s about perfecting your craft in every way. Cordae
At a festival, the people there are not all your fans, and this gives me a chance to win over new people. I look at it as a challenge. Cordae
I went to seven different elementary schools. Cordae
I was on the debate team. Cordae
Nahmir is just an idiot. He just glorifies street life. He idolizes it. Cordae
XXL is the embodiment of hip-hop… Eminem even shouted it out in a song. Cordae
Competition is the best form of motivation. Cordae
With my fan base, I’m just vulnerable. I’m very transparent and vulnerable. Cordae
I don’t wanna marginalize myself. I don’t wanna be the overly woke rapper, and I don’t wanna be the turned-up rapper. Cordae
Just trust your intuition and beware of outsiders. Cordae
Longevity always come from lyricism. From the people who can actually rap. Cordae
If you’re thinking about your brand over your people, you’ve lost yourself. Cordae
Hopefully, somebody who’s hearing my music, it’s relatable to them, and it strikes a cord with them. Cordae
I was working summer jobs since I was like 11. Cordae
Nas was a huge influence. That’s probably my favorite rapper of all time. Cordae
I want the biggest artist of 2030, 2027 or even 2025 to say, ‘I was inspired by Cordae. Cordae is the reason I make music.’ Cordae
Nas’ storytelling was just fire. Cordae
My car had broken down, and a neighbor of mine, this old guy, helped me change a tire. We just had a superdope, thoughtful conversation. And I realized, yo, this is rare. Like, this needs to happen more often. Cordae
People compare me to Kendrick. I’ve seen comparisons with Jay-Z, with Nas, with Chance The Rapper. I get a lot of Eminem comparisons. Cordae
I’m perfecting my craft as an artist and as a performer, and my shows are getting better each time. Cordae
Hip-hop has always been evolving. Cordae
I keep a composition book with me at all times to write rhymes, to write down ideas, write down my thoughts, you know just so I don’t forget any ideas. Cordae
I don’t even really try to do something different. I just do what’s authentic to me. Cordae
My grandmother was a sharecropper. That wasn’t even that long ago! My grandma was a sharecropper. Cordae
I bought an audio technician mic and Pro Tools SE, the demo version and was recording in the basement. Cordae
The last thing I want to do with my platform is bash another young black man who is getting money. Cordae
The artists with lyrical content and who say something seem to outlast the fad rappers – I always noticed that. Cordae
If you can do something that’s authentic to yourself, how you feel as a person, then it’s gonna be different than everybody else because everybody’s different. Cordae
We all take life for granted, one way or another. Cordae
I want to impact the world and the culture in a positive way, spread super dope messages and help people through my music. Cordae
Everything I involve myself with is an extension of me, so I take everything super seriously, from the music to the shows. That’s the only way to do it. Cordae
YBN is family. Everybody in YBN is family. Nahmir and Jay, those are really my brothers. Cordae
My creativeness stems from my love of music. Music is pure emotion. Music is the infinity sign. Music is self-expression in its purest form – it’s how I express my anger, my self-doubt, my love. I think my music is very vulnerable and very expressive, very transparent. Cordae
The first time I ever visited L.A., I wanted to move here. It’s the land of opportunity. Cordae
When you’re not authentic to yourself, you’re lying. You’re going to get found out and you’re going to slip up. Cordae
I always say I am myself unapologetically. Cordae
I set my own goals higher than what anybody else has set for me. Cordae
I put XXL Freshman on my vision board. Cordae
I don’t wear jewelry. It’s not really my thing. Cordae
I’ve been through college, and I lived in a trailer park for five years. I’ve lived in the trenches of Maryland, and I’ve lived in the suburbs. I’ve seen all aspects of American life. Cordae
I only know English, so I feel like I can be the dopest French rapper ever if I learned French. Cordae
I’m just trying to get better as an artist and as a human being. I feel like that’s mad important. Cordae
Nobody wants to be nameless. Nobody wanna be forgotten. Cordae
Hell yea bro I love Puma. Cordae
I don’t know, I really try not to pay attention to comparisons, ’cause I’m my own artist. I try to build my own sound. Cordae
Jay-Z was huge. I was like 2 years old throwing up my diamond, rapping. I know all of ‘The Blueprint.’ I’ve heard that album 1,000 times. And ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ Cordae
Washington D.C. and the entire DMV area are very dope places because they’re such musically-inclined areas. Cordae
I liked Big L’s wordplay with the multi-syllable rhymes he hit so clean. Cordae