If I can be an example of getting sober, then I can be an example for starting over

Hip-hop was started as a very egocentric, testosterone, machismo-driven art form. The way that people are trying to take away that masculinity that is a such an intrinsical part of hip-hop music.

The moment is now and we cant get it back from the grave.

Consciousness rap - a term that I don't think exactly exists but gets thrown around a lot - is not exactly popular.

Calling each other faggots behind the keys of a message board.

The fame and the money and all that stuff that comes along with it is all great, but that's not the sole purpose of why I make music.

I'm someone that examines culture and tries to break down why things are the way that they are whether its hip-hop music, sex, race, or consumerism. I try to examine it and scrutinize it to the point where I can write a song.