Everyone is related to Africa; everyone comes from Africa. We are all distant relatives.

The UK crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.

Vexation of spirit is a waste of time Negative thinking, don't you waste your thoughts Verbal conflict is a waste of word Physical conflict is a waste of flesh People will always be who they want And that's what really makes the world go round Unconditional love is scarce.

Nas is someone who can communicate with the streets and can still keep it real in terms of being human, he doesn't try to be this super perfect person, but has respect for his history and for his ancestors and for spirituality. So Nas always displayed that in his music, while at the same time keeping it hard and something that you can relate to.

The UK is one of the places that has always been an advocate of my music and I spend a lot of time touring here. I've got family and friends over here, but more than that, there's a large Jamaican community and the Jamaican culture is very widespread in the UK which I love.

I used to buy records in high school. Mainly dancehall: Super Cat, Buju Banton.

The average man can't prove most of the things that he chooses to speak of, and still won't research and find out the root of the truth that you seek of