The visual is everywhere in the streets, but in the industry, it's like you have to show up at this party and you can't take on the world in one day. It's a gradual process, but you can't let it frustrate you; you just have to keep grinding.

Life is what you make of it. Don't make excuses - make it happen.

People can see it when you're honest and sincere.

It would be crazy for me to come out now talking about selling drugs and doing all this stuff I never did for the sake of A&R or records or trying to keep the street buzz or whatever.

I didn't have nothing handed to me. It's a hard, long road getting to where I'm at. And I think the fans that have been down with me for a long time, they see that. They've been seeing me clawing my way to try to get to the top.

If you're a humble person, and you walk in, and you start talking, people are going to be able to tell. You can't fake it.

I'm trying to go to places where people wouldn't normally, to try to get some new fans.