I don't like to think of it as being fired. Instead, I prefer to think of it as being on indefinite leave with a sabbatical flair.

I didn't even have to be a big fan of someone to enjoy hearing them speak. I remember when Nikki Giovanni came - I wasn't really familiar with her. But she said some things I'll never forget. Like, okay, for example, she was talking about the amount of beef that's in the world. There are so many McDonald's, Burger Kings, Wendy's.

I'm already hot, you could say I'm pre-heated. If money talks, mine's telling your's to 'be seated

Don't worry, Even Jesus never saw his real father

College had a great deal to do with my development as a person. I don't know if I'd be the artist I was if it wasn't for goin' to school like that. School is a good place - it ain't for everybody, but I think it's for most people.

Keep grindin' boy, your life can change in one year, And even when it's dark out, the sun is shining somewhere

It's no coincidence that all the greatest rappers - whoever you put in your top five - I guarantee you they a great storyteller.