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.

When I'm out on the stage, it gives me this rush and anything that's on my mind and everything I'm going through is forgotten about.

I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills.

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

I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people.

It's always good when you can bring two artists together who are totally different.

When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.