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

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

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.

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

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

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

I want to be the first guy to help people accept everybody for who they are. I'm talking about colors, religions, sex, everybody. My music is for everybody, it's not just for one kind of group.