It's cool to have a personal relationship with someone who's your idol. Someone whose music you used to constantly listen to, when you were hoping you could make it one day.

I try to only work with people whose craft I believe in.

Artwork is super-important, that's why my videos are the way they are.

I love pop music just as much as I like rap music, or ill-ass hip-hop music, or rock music.

In my heart, I know I'm just as talented as some of my idols.

I basically lived through what could have been my downfall and survived it, so whatever comes my way, I'm ready.

I just continue to grind on my own. You can't deny good music at the end of the day.