I'm gonna try and change the course of hip hop again.

Even when I was close to defeat I rose to my feet

I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.

Children listen, I'm trying to tell you something good, don't get caught up in the hood.

I love the new technology. New things give you a reason to want to go to the studio. New challenges mean you have to keep up, you know?

I always loved the way music made me feel. I did sports at school and all, but when I got home, it was just music. Everybody in my neighborhood loved music. I could jump the back fence and be in the park where there were ghetto blasters everywhere.

If there were no guns, we couldn't talk about it, ... You turn on TV, you see soldiers marching with guns. We only talk about things that's happening.