People are still tied to their hoods, and it's usually not the artist, it's usually the friends and instigators who get it popping.

My advice for anyone who wants to follow in my footsteps: create your own path, hone your talent, be ready to show your talent, and don't doubt yourself.

I remember wishing there was snow in L.A. And how jealous we used to get of those Christmas specials with kids playing in the snow.

I don't cook gumbo, but I just know it's a lot of good ingredients in it. And, with a movie, you got to have all those ingredients.

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

There's nothing wrong with starting off in a box, but you got to have a plan to come out that box.

I can't really attribute my success onscreen to any formula and suggest you "do this or that" to make it as an actor.