The freedom of speech and the freedom of press, it's just precious man, it really is.

Being a black rapper is like being a Southern, socialite woman: You're always worried about appearances.

I don't trust the church or the government, and anything the church or the government tells me I assume to be a lie or a conspiracy, until proven true.

My grandmother taught me, you believe in a politician, you get out there and work for them. So, that`s what I`ve been doing.

My focus is always on the conditions that create social problems, not just a particular person.

As entertainers, you're afraid [about] loss of income - but if other people start going to jail for free speech, then we've lost this great thing that America is, and I'd like to keep that.

Have you seen Bernie Sanders rallies? I haven`t seen that many white voters since the Oscars. You know - oh, we have some Hollywood fans here.