I grew up upper-class. Private school, my dad had a Jaguar. We're African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we're like the Jacksons. But I didn't have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.

When you're a pop star, it's a little conservative; you always have to stay in a box. You have fans that are five and fans that are 65; there are so many people wanting so many things.

I've had the same car for five years - it's a convertible Jag which I bought with my own money. It's very Austin Powers.

Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone to tell you who you are.

Take all the rules away. How can we live if we don't change?

I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It's just so good for the baby and good for yourself.

If you are with the right person, it brings out the best version of you.