Boots Riley
1971
5
Quotes
Biography
Boots Riley, born in 1971, is an American rapper, producer, screenwriter, director, and activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of The Coup, a hip-hop group with politically charged lyrics addressing social issues. In addition to his music career, Riley made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film 'Sorry to Bother You' in 2018, a satirical comedy that explores themes of capitalism, labor exploitation, and corporate greed.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The best way to defeat an oppressive system is not through mocking it or fighting it, but by ignoring it altogether.
2
Art is a tool of social transformation. It can reach beyond words and ideas and make change on a visceral level.
3
Capitalism might as well be called slave labor wage socialism.
4
Revolution is cool and all, but we gotta have a plan.
5
Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.