Having a mate has given me that feeling of safety.

My mother, brave woman, lost her whole family when she decided to marry a black man in the 60s. When the marriage fell apart, she had to come back to her family.

I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.

Having a mate has given me that feeling of safety.

That industry expects you to prove yourself over and over again. Do I stay doing this, or do I raise my daughter and live surrounded by people who love me? Wasn't even really a choice.

I work with youth offenders in LA, I've heard them speak and see how music manipulates them.

What saddens me is the corruption of youth and beauty, and the loss of soul, which is only replaced by money.