I was surrounded by too many people who felt that they had a strong sense of entitlement. That I owed them something.
Curtis JacksonA Recession is predominantly for the middle class. Where I come from the majority of people have always lived in a recession.
Curtis JacksonI 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.
Curtis JacksonMy son is the reason why I write music. He's the reason why everything is different for me. Because when he came into the picture, my priorities changed. I can risk possibly being incarcerated because the only person pays for it is me. I know that if I'm not physically available to take care of him, nobody else will. I want to have the relationship with him that me and my father never had.
Curtis Jackson