I don't mind being criticized. I enjoy being criticized personally, not by rumor.

I don't think people in power have the potential to do anything like that to me. I feel as though as long as our music is available, folks are going to hear it.

Every show that sells out is like a hero's welcome for me.

Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something.

I work hard at it [delivery of lyrics], just like I worked hard at getting my masters degree. It's not just something I sit down and do. You have to learn and keep learning.

I don't see any independent position that I'm in; it's rather inter-dependent.

You never cared enough to be Black