I haven't been a gay activist. I haven't protested for gay rights or none of that, but one thing I can say is that a lot of the designers I wear are gay and I like their clothes.

I wanna make music that I feel proud of when I'm onstage, that I feel like I put my all into.

I'm getting my respect as a video director. The fashion industry respects me and knows who I am.

I used to go to Saks, I would go to Bergdorf, I would go to Barneys, I would go to thrift stores in SoHo.

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

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

I take cabs if I need to get somewhere or I take car service. I don't drive, I wouldn't mind riding a bike... People think that because you become an entertainer you gotta have this rock star thug image. I'm an artist, man. I'm going to live like an artist.