When I did 'Boyz N The Hood', I never thought how we grew up in South Central was interesting enough for a movie.

For me rappers and dancers are poets and artists and often times the most interesting performances are given by them.

You really have to challenge yourself to come out of those parameters that they put you in, even if that's your job.

I don't think people should try to force their will on their family.

Anybody that really knew Tupac will tell you the same thing. That he was just a dude that was full of life, full of energy.

Do not turn into just cookie-cutter producer, cookie-cutter this, but a producer that people say wow, when they do something it's great or just unique or whatever.

When my nine goes buck, it will bust your head like a watermelon dropping 12 stories up.