41 ‘Atlanta’ Quotes: Rap, Race & Existentialism

"Atlanta" is a show about rap and the music business and touches on topics such as race, poverty, social issues, existentialism, and much more. Read the 41 quotes below to dive deeper.

"Atlanta" is a renowned show about two cousins trying to break into the music business. Earn is his cousin, who goes by Paper Boi's manager.

Earn, the story's protagonist dropped out of Princeton University and has a child with his intermittent girlfriend. His push to become a music manager is to prove that he can still make something of himself despite his past failures.

Find out more about this show by reading these 41 quotes.

Earn’s quote: "Don't mess with the money.” | Source: AmoDays

Earn’s Quotes

“I just keep losing. Like are some people just meant to lose to keep the balance of the universe?” — Earn

"Nah man, I'm just sitting here." — Earn

"When you're drunk, the one thing you want to do is sit in a chair for two hours." — Earn

"She's gonna kill us with her cuteness." — Earn

"Don't mess with the money.” — Earn

Earn’s quote: “I just keep losing. Like are some people just meant to lose to keep the balance of the universe?” | Source: AmoDays

"Nothing was about to happen until something happened." — Earn

“Van does everything. She works, she raises our child, she’s smarter than me, better than me. I mean, that’s why I married her.” — Earn

"I can move if you want." — Earn

"I'm so sick and tired of your fat [expletive] mouth!" — Earn

“Poor people don’t have time for investments because poor people are too busy trying not to be poor.” — Earn

Earn’s quote: “Van does everything. She works, she raises our child, she’s smarter than me, better than me. I mean, that’s why I married her.” | Source: AmoDays

“I just think we need a chance as humans to fail in order to discover what actually works, you know?” — Earn

“Sexuality is a spectrum. You can really do whatever you want." — Earn

Darius Quotes

"Florida Man is responsible for a large percentage of abnormal incidents that occur in Florida. Think of him as an alt-right Johnny Appleseed. No one knows his true identity, date of birth, what he looks like. That's why headlines always say, 'Florida Man.' 'Florida Man shoots unarmed Black teenager.' 'Florida Man bursts into ex's delivery room and fights new boyfriend as she's giving birth.' 'Florida Man steals a car and goes to Checkers.' 'Florida Man beats a flamingo to death.' 'Florida Man found eating another man's face.'" — Darius

Darius’ quote: “I would say nice to meet you, but I don’t believe in time as a concept…” | Source: AmoDays

"[while polishing his guns] Man, I ain't scared of nothing. I got Daddy right here." — Darius

"Chinese people are short ’cause of Genghis Khan." — Darius

"Is it weird when your girl call you daddy?" — Darius

"Whatever happens, just know that I love you very much." — Darius

Darius’ quote: “Us humans are always close to destruction. Life itself is but a series of close calls.” | Source: AmoDays

“I would say nice to meet you, but I don’t believe in time as a concept…” — Darius

"You know, any bad [expletive] with 3K followers, it could be tough." — Darius

"I think if we spent the time we spend thinking about not spending money, spent that time on spending money, then it'd be time well spent." — Darius

"I got a two regret life limit pact." — Darius

“Us humans are always close to destruction. Life itself is but a series of close calls.” — Darius

Darius’ quote: "Stars are just a projection of what’s actually already inside of your mind." | Source: AmoDays

“I was just wondering, can I measure your tree?” — Darius

“I don’t know, man, I like Flo Rida. I mean, moms need to enjoy rap too.” — Darius

"You know, uh, not all great things come from great pain. Sometimes it's love. Not everything's a sacrifice." — Darius

"Stars are just a projection of what’s actually already inside of your mind." — Darius

Paper Boi’s Quotes

“That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother.” — Paper Boi

Darius’ quote: “I don’t know, man, I like Flo Rida. I mean, moms need to enjoy rap too.” | Source: AmoDays

"You call your gun 'Daddy?'" — Paper Boi

"People ain’t just nice, Earn. When was the last time you were nice to a girl you weren’t trying to smash?" — Paper Boi

"Yeah I don't know you." — Paper Boi

"Money is an idea." — Paper Boi

Paper Boi’s quote: “That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother.” | Source: AmoDays

"Welcome to Atlanta man. All you need is some money." — Paper Boi

“I don’t like people watching me eat, man. Make me feel like I’m in a zoo." — Paper Boi

More ‘Atlanta’ Quotes

"You supposed to be so smart, you can’t remember to flush?" — Raleigh Mark

“Na! If you don't take a bite of this sandwich!” — Stranger

Theodore 'Teddy' Perkins’ quote: “Sacrifices are necessary, Darius.” | Source: AmoDays

“Earn trying like the rest of us. But when he wants to do something, he does it on his terms.” — Raleigh Mark

"Most people wouldn't understand. To make an omelet you have to break a few eggs. I mean, to build bridges, people have to fall." — Theodore 'Teddy' Perkins

“Sacrifices are necessary, Darius.” — Theodore 'Teddy' Perkins

Stranger’s quote: “Na! If you don't take a bite of this sandwich!” | Source: AmoDays

The show has received much acclaim, grabbing 58 awards out of 153 nominations. Out of all the wins, six were Primetime Emmys.

The show's creator, Donald Glover, continues to rise, playing Earn in the series and keeping up a consistently successful music career. So far, the highlight of his music career was the song "This Is America" under his moniker "Childish Gambino."

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