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.

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

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

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.

[I want to be] Something that really touched you - and as far as image and change goes, I just really want a lot of people to respect my music and treat me... [as] inspiration.

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.

When Big Meech and everybody got indicted, hustling died. Keep it trill.