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.

I don't even like New York rappers.

It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant.

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

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 like women. I love women.

With clothes, I like mixing what different designers do until it becomes a personal expression of how I'm feeling that day.