[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 didn't want to be a loser, but I didn't want to fit in at the same time because I don't like just being ordinary. So it's one of those situations where I always kept my head up.

I don't want people to get the impression that I just got money and now I'm cocky, because I'm not. I'm just a little overly confident.

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'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 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 know that women are smarter than men. I don't wanna sound like I'm on a bandwagon for chicks but I do love 'em, can't front. Women are smarter than men. I know I gotta lot of chicks up my sleeve but you guys are twice as good.