I want to inspire people to really open up their minds and not be one-sided or biased or hypocritical.

I didn't want to be a loser, but I didn't want to fit in at the same time because I don't like just being ordinary. So it's one of those situations where I always kept my head up.

A lot of energy and excitement - that's what a lot of my shows are, energy and excitement.

God is letting me shine, because I've got a good heart.

I hate the hype. When 50 Cent came out, people were saying that he was the best rapper alive: "Oh, he got shot nine times, he's better than Tupac, he's better than Biggie." That was all hype.

So for me, fashion was about standing out as an individual - and it helped me get the attention that most people try to get with publicity stunts or by doing other crazy things. But I just let the attention come to me naturally, and I think some of that has to do with my fashion.

I want to inspire people to really open up their minds and not be one-sided or biased or hypocritical.