I’ve been listening to hip hop since I can remember. The first album I ever bought with my own money was Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die” in the 6th grade. Funny thing is that the hip hop/crack game is the same as the startup game, so here’s my version of StartupQuote from the rap game.
Streets is Watching - Jay-Z
When the, streets is watching, blocks keep clocking
Waiting for you to break, make your first mistake
Force your hand, of course that man’s plottin.
Smarten up, the streets is watching, it’s on.
Translation: Everyone is hustling. And everyone from investors to competitors are watching every move your company makes. Especially competitors who are watching even closer, and plotting to take you out. Don’t underestimate them. The “streets” are always watching.
