For me, performing is the biggest part of being a rapper. There's nothing like the feeling of screaming your story to people.

I make money from touring and selling merchandise, and I honestly believe if you put effort into something and you execute properly, you don't necessarily have to go through the traditional ways.

For me, performing is the biggest part of being a rapper. There's nothing like the feeling of screaming your story to people.

Both of my parents graduated from high school, both attended college, both have government jobs now. They've always been very adamant about me finishing high school and finishing college.

My come-out record, '10 Day,' was the thing people were supposed to hear and figure out 'he's good' or 'he's not good.' 'Acid Rap' is the comeback tape, and it asks way bigger and better questions than, 'Is he good at rapping?

Jeremih has been my favorite artist to collab with.

Kanye took me from a kid who listened to music to a kid who lived music.