I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet.

I think some of the most beneficial things being an artist has brought to me in film is just you're not afraid to do things. You're used to being in front of people. That's not the problem. The biggest thing is just getting into the character and really delivering.

I sit and think with a drink about how I'm gonna win.

My mom has obviously had a powerful influence on my life and her voice can describe certain things that I couldn't see in myself.

It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture

I've always been asked, "What type of character would you love to play?," and I've always said a pastor.

Yeah, we try to get the best musicians possible, and Justin [Robinson] is a great musician, man, a great player. You must have been surprised to see him out there, then.