The reason why you don't see people looking like me is because I don't encourage that. I encourage you to be you.

I love watching Rihanna in fashion. I like to see her take chances and risks. I like seeing Naomi Campbell in the forefront. They're both women who stand out and use their bodies as canvases to introduce this functional art to the world. They carry it in a way that is very inspiring.

I have a master plan as an artist. I've always said I'm not going to be punching nobody's clock. I will work as an artist to survive in this world.

If you want to relate to a certain audience or generation, you have to speak their language. I truly believe that.

No one chooses to raise children alone.

I knew it would happen. I knew I'd be No. 1. I'm a new artist; I don't know the rules. Nobody told me it wouldn't happen

Marvin Gaye is one of my favorite revolutionaries. He spoke from his heart, his mind. That's what I want to do.