I don't even like New York rappers.

But for real, for me, I feel like with the red lipstick thing it all depends on the pair of complexion. I'm just being for real. You have to be fair skinned to get away with that.

I treat everybody equal, and so I want to be sure that my listeners and my followers do the same if they're gonna represent me. And if I'm gonna represent them, then I also want to do it in a good way.

When Big Meech and everybody got indicted, hustling died. Keep it trill.

I really want to do the unexpected, and I think that's what I did when I executed 'Long.Live.A$AP.' I wanted people to really see the message and that I'm an artist who not only has the capability of rapping, but of composing great music both for people of my generation and for people with different backgrounds.

I would not consider myself to be a quote unquote real New York rapper. I don't even like New York rappers.

I thought highly of myself growing up. I still do. There's not really much somebody can say to me to bring down my confidence or anything.