“I'm a rebel with a cause”
— Lil Wayne
Simplified Meaning:
A person saying they are a "rebel with a cause" means they go against the usual way of doing things, but they have a good reason for it. Imagine a student in school who doesn't follow all the rules because they believe some school rules are unfair. Instead of just causing trouble, they speak up to make the school better and fairer for everyone. Like many famous people in history who fought for change, such as Martin Luther King Jr., their actions were not about breaking the rules for fun; they had a strong purpose. This kind of person believes deeply in something important and is willing to face challenges to make things better. For anyone, this means if you feel strongly about something wrong in your community, you might need to stand up and push for change, but always with a good goal in mind.