When I started, I was 23 years old directing my own music videos; I'm co-producing on my album; I'm hands-on with everything. I'm more than just a pretty boy: I'm an artist. I'm not saying I'm a hip-hop music artist, I'm an artiste.

I wouldn't mind collaborating with anybody, but I don't want to design anything, I'm not a fashion designer.

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.

When I started, I was 23 years old directing my own music videos; I'm co-producing on my album; I'm hands-on with everything. I'm more than just a pretty boy: I'm an artist. I'm not saying I'm a hip-hop music artist, I'm an artiste.

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 just want my fans to grow up and enjoy the music first, I don't want to change the world that's not what my music is about.

Purple lipstick? Naw, that looks stupid on all girls!