I'd rather see a person with a natural mind and processed mind than a processed mind and a natural head.

My first, my birth mother - her name is Queenie - she gave me a powerful medicine when I was a child. She told me that, "I was the best," and it helped me so much.

I view my hair and clothes as functional art.

I grew up with all mothers, all women. I come from a long line of matriarchs, very strong women.

Im a hip-hopper, and its something you live and do. It makes me angry that were misrepresented, that were being killed every day by one another, by the government, by the food we eat, the choices we make. It makes me angry because it doesnt have to be that way and it is.

I thought the Billie Holiday comparison was beautiful. I think, Wow, what a wonderful, creative, helpful spirit. She's someone who wanted to help others by sharing her emotion. That's what I do, too, so I think that's a great comparison.

I'm not satisfied with the explanations I get from tv or from school.