I know my fans look up to me and that's why I make my songs so personal; it's all about things I've experienced and things I like or hate. I write for myself and hope that my fans like what I have to say.

I was signed by L.A. Reid on Arista Records when I was 16. He understood me and believed in me. Arista folded and I got put on RCA or whatever, then there were new people there, and every six months it changes and more new people come in.

Staying true to yourself and trusting your instincts is very important. I've learned this both through creating music, where I've always stayed focused on recording music that is true to who I am and to my fans, and through my recent health struggles, where I knew something more was going on than what I was hearing from different doctors; I had to trust myself and continue to pursue a diagnosis.

I have a car. I have a steady job. I have a business, and I have to make serious decisions.

When I tour, I stuff fridges full of organic food and stick to that.

Hear me when I say I believe nothings gonna change destiny. Whatevers meant to be will work out perfectly.

Everything is always spur-of-the-moment. All of my tattoos I decide that second and do it.