At my aunt's funeral, I promised myself that I wouldn't be bound by the belief that I'm supposed to stay in anything - whether it's a relationship, a job, a house, or a circumstance - if it makes me miserable. She gave me the courage to find my own happiness.

For my writing, and because I love talking to young women about life, I often asked them which would they rather have - a father in the house with them while growing up or a big butt? I tell you 86 percent of the time, girls say a big butt because it gets them further.

Heartbreak was the impetus to me writing poems and music in the first place.

I need my man to be my homie.

Sometimes, for principle, your gonna have to kick some ass.

I love foods that start in my cheeks and then vibrate up.

Every community needs a rec center.