"It was a strike against me that I didn't wear baggy jeans and jerseys and that I never hustled, never sold drugs"
- Kanye West
About this Quote
In this quote, Kanye West is assessing the obstacles he dealt with growing up. He points out that not adhering to the popular style of saggy jeans and jerseys was viewed as a strike versus him. This recommends that he may have been evaluated or omitted by others for not fitting in with the norm. Furthermore, he acknowledges that he never hustled or sold drugs, which might be interpreted as him not taking part in prohibited or dishonest activities to get success. This might be viewed as an individual option or an outcome of his training. Overall, this quote highlights the pressure to conform and the temptation to take shortcuts in pursuit of success.
This quote is written / told by Kanye West somewhere between June 8, 1977 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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