We all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I'm going to be alive, I want to be challenged - to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn't an easy way, but it's a rewarding way.

People are just afraid of things too much … Sure, evil exists, extremism exists. Somebody could commit a hate crime and hurt me. But they could do the same just because I'm black. They could do the same just because I'm American.

I've been thinking about forever

When you're happy you enjoy the music, but when you're sad you understand the lyrics.

It's cool to be recognised by your peers.

Never run back to what broke you.

I'm extremely compassionate, loving, all of those warm fuzzy things, but the outer shell doesn't project that all the time.