2Pac wrote about life threatening situations after being shot so often, it made it seem like he was obsessed with it. He even wrote music and material that he left behind after he died that made reference to him dying already. I think the significance in that ties back to us knowing that that's our fate.

I feel a huge gratification out of being right. To see my projects connect in a way in which the audience is passionate is a huge compliment. For me it's like, if a person is ambitious enough, they run in a tunnel that doesn't end...And I learn things about myself all the time.

I was competitive in the ring and hip-hop is competitive too... I think rappers condition themselves like boxers, so they all kind of feel like they're the champ.

Death must be easy cuz life is hard

It was great to watch her spin out of control because it makes the average person feel better.

The importance of 'Dream School' is monumental. Helping to inspire these students to reach their potential is personally gratifying.

I was surrounded by too many people who felt that they had a strong sense of entitlement. That I owed them something.