"In Manhattan, and its true on some level till this day; its a whole different mentality from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, which I didn't know at the time - because you basically just know your neighborhood"

This quote by Kool Moe Dee highlights the plain contrast in between the mentality of Manhattan and the other districts of New York City. He acknowledges that even to this day, there is a distinct distinction in state of mind in between individuals of Manhattan and those from the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. He discusses that this distinction was not something he knew at the time, as he was only knowledgeable about his own neighborhood. This quote speaks to the idea that each borough in New York City has its own special culture and point of view, and that it is very important to recognize and understand these differences.