10 Things Rappers Should Stop Saying in Interviews

Rappers say the darndest things. In fact, having a way with words is increasingly losing its meaning. At times, those words translate into compelling narratives. Other times, interviews are as generic as the rapper's music. We here at XXL acknowledge that some of these stock answers are the result of um, questionable questions, but it doesn't take away from the fact that rappers need to change their tunes. We've heard it all before. XXL lists 10 things rappers should stop saying in interviews.—XXL Staff

My Album Is a Classic: Aside from a select few (we'll let you decide), there hasn't been too many classics in the last 10 years. Interestingly, in that span, countless MCs claimed to have released classic material. Not so much.
Also Not Acceptable: This is the best album of my career. This Album shows a of growth.

It's a Movement: Come on, son! Gangsta Rap was a movement. Death Row was a movement. Bad Boy was a movement. Rawkus was a movement. No Limit was a movement. Cash Money was a movement. Chances are, you, sir, do not have a movement. Also Not Acceptable: It's a movie. (No one wants to watch that shit.)

I've Just Been Grindin': Duuuuhhh! What else would you be doing. Also Not Acceptable: I've just been working; I've been living in the studio; I've been focused.

Blame It On The Label: Here's a thought. If your record didn't sell, um, perhaps it's because you have no buzz? You've become irrelevant? The music sucks is not up to par? Granted, labels have fumbled perfectly marketable projects in the past, but they can't be scapegoats every time rappers sell triple wood.

No Diss: Since when did dissing become so uncool. Everyone does it, but no one owns up to it. There's nothing more annoying than MCs who spit very specific, not-so-subliminal lines, and act like their tracks aren't targeting anyone. We don't believe you, you need more people.

I'm Trying to Get This Paper: No shit. Rappers don't do it for the love anymore. That leaves rapping for the... Also Not Acceptable: I'm getting money. Let's get back to the money. I'm just trying to feed my family.

I Don't Really Wanna Speak on It: If you can't speak on it, why would you bring it up in the first place? Also Not Acceptable: This interview is not about that.

You Already Know: If we did, we wouldn't have asked the question in the first place. And no, we have no clue what you're talking about. Also Not Acceptable: Nah mean? Know what I'm sayin'? You dig? Feel me? At the end of the day. It is what it is.

The Wackness: Rappers put NESS at the end of everything. EVERYTHING. "Yo, my next album is really going to show my growthness. Nobody can fuck with my infamousness right now." Hilariousness!

It Ain't My Fault: Sure, the Jayson Blairs of the world make up stories and there are actually some shady reporters out there, but rappers are more likely to say something controversial and later renege than Time Magazine is likely to misquote them. Also Not Acceptable: I got misquoted. I was taken out of context. The media...