Don't want to hear my favorite rapper doin' a love song. If I want to hear something soft, I'll throw on Luther Vandross.

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.

I like Obama, but I understand that his hands are tied, the way Congress is reacting. It's just partisan politics everywhere, and don't know how we going to get things done in the future without compromising a little bit.

You never get tired of seeing yourself on TV. It's always extra cool... always a treat.

Cinderella hoein' for the fellas, Mr. Roger was getting kind of jealous.

Early in my career, people wanted to hear music about protest, about trying to change things.

My thing is, I know kids cuss, they do their thing, but I tell my kids, 'Don't do it in earshot of any adults, or you're in trouble.'