I tried to get a tan but I'm black already.

I encourage everyone to pay attention to the issues that matter to you, from jobs and the economy, to education and our schools, to criminal justice reform. Whatever it is that you care about, make sure you use your voice.

I'm drunk and high at the same time/Drinking champagne on the airplane.

The independent route was the best move for me. But I think I've maximized everything I could do independently. I've done everything out the mixtape market. I think getting the big machine behind you is the next stage when you've maximized the independent level.

Hip-hop deals with bragging and braggadocio, being boastful. It's always been about who's got the most money.

You rarely get money out of labels, except for when they open up a budget for a project. Other than that, it's a do-or-die type thing.

Turn the cameltoe into casserole