Doug E. Fresh Quotes & Sayings

“Hip-hop is supposed to uplift and create, to educate people on a larger level and to make a change.”

“I always say, 'Man, the Creator is preparing me for something. He's keeping the sun on me for some reason. He's keeping me aligned with that generation.' Because I genuinely love people, I love hip-hop, and I love using it as a tool to communicate and to create a better vibration. Life is short. I guess I'm lined up for a reason.”

“Scientology is not written with disrespect toward God. It doesn't worship something that is evil. It is scientific, mathematical, and spiritual. The black community has to check it out and see what's there. I'm not saying it's for everyone, but you have to take a look.”

“I've learned how to look at things and not judge them, but respect them and use it in a way that people understand that I respect them, show them love and respect their reality.”

“I'm always trying to come up with something new and unique. I do a beatbox with a harmonica.”

“Everything is a process... some of our eating habits consist of things we can't change, but if we modify it a little and put some exercise in there, we can really make a difference.”

“I think the rebuilding of the city has to start with the spirit first. So the music, the vibe, the connection spiritually with the artists. Everybody out here is the main key. A lot of people are still in a lot of tough situations. My heart still goes out to the people of New Orleans.”

“There's nothing more special than talking in your community, and using your celebrity to uplift people and help them.”

“I'm forever learning and that's why I'm always able to create new styles and new dimensions of hip-hop.”

“People can look to me as a teacher, but I consider myself a student of hip-hop.”