“ The United States is like one big jail for Black people, because we're locked into a mentality and a mindset that limits our potential. It has us against us. Chuck D.
“ I don't like the way our community throws the word around like it's water, because it's a derogatory term. A lot of times people come up to me and say, "What's up my nigger?" I'll respond, "Nah, wait… Chuck D.