I've always been a spiritual person who believed in a Higher Power. So, I've always had my 1-on-1 with God, even if I wasn't much of a religious person.

A lot of people say I tried to emulate Tupac, but when I look back at my career, we're very different artists. I took pages out of Pac's book, of course, and lots of other rappers - Biggie, Nas - of course you take pages out of those books, but you eventually make it your own thing. And I think I did a good job of that.

If pain is truly love, for my family I die.

It's always good to be working.

I feel like unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment, it blocks the flows of God's blessings in life.

I got started in 1995, working in a group called The Cash Money Click.

I want to be remembered as an artist who was really passionate about his work. And as an inspiration. I do what I do to inspire people.