I'm not going to run for office. I don't think that's the right move for me.

Even if you can sing or even if you can write a song, it takes a lot of determination, it takes some kind of thick skin, because you got to persevere despite the fact that people tell you you shouldn't do this or you shouldn't do that or you're not good enough or your style's too different. I've heard all of that stuff.

Hip-hop and R&B are especially fertile bases of collaboration. It always makes good records and good music.

I like cool jackets - a nice fall or winter coat. You can get a lot of use out of it, and you'll wear it frequently, so it can really set the tone of your uniform for the season.

If a few people decide not to buy my album it's really not going to change my life that much.

The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education

You learn so much from taking chances, whether they work out or not. Either way, you can grow from the experience and become stronger and smarter.