Get rich or die tryin'.

In Hollywood they say there's no business like show business. In the hood they say there's no business like ho' business.

I like generals. I like Napoleon. I like strategy. The majority of them are praised for mass destruction, but it's exciting to see how it comes to the mind mentally.

Chris Lighty was a huge portion of my actual career. It's difficult to adjust to not have someone around that's in your life, in your life.

When I reached the top in business, I adjusted to my new position – I became bolder and crazier than before. And I listened even less to people who tried to slow me down.

Get rich or die tryin'.

There had to be a better way - if I couldn't find it, I wanted to create it.