I'm from New York and I love New York and I'm always repping New York, but what I represent is something deeper than just being a New York rapper.

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 don't have any favourite lyrics. Honestly, all of them I love 'em to death - it's the same with songs. I don't have just one favourite lyric, I love them all.

I'm not a gangster, bro.

There's just so much out there and so much inspiration... I just want to be tasteful.

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.

New York gave me hell for that 'Purple Swag,' man. They didn't respect me until 'Peso.'