You was just another n igga on the hit list.
For one, it's best to remain honest even when no ones looking. Secondly, i'm sure the author of what ever it is would like to receive credit for the work they've done. It's just morally & ethically wrong to accept credit for something that's not original work.
A, he really emphasizes his point by repeating that same phrase several times in his speech and uses that to get it across to the people listening