I guarantee that if you talk to some of the young ladies that are out on the street selling their bodies -if you sit them down and really talk to them - they'll tell you that they've been abused, physically and mentally. They go through this stage where they don't care, because you don't feel like you're worth anything.

I wanted people to see me, to change their minds about me.

I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.

I think my purpose was just to get out and sing. I love to sing. I wasn't even in it for the - you know, the prize. I was, like, 'Hey, man, I'm going to sing.

I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.

I caught a lot of flak for being a young mama.

I'm very soulful. I grew up singing in church. When I sing a song, I like to feel what I'm singing.