I shop at thrift shops probably five times a week.

I shop at thrift shops probably five times a week.

I grew up in the spoken-word community. Before everybody had a home studio, or before we could get booked for shows, open mics were the only way to be heard by other people. It really gave me a chance to develop as a performer. Reading a piece of poetry with no beat in front of 20 people is way more challenging than rocking for 10,000 people.

We become so numb to what we're saying.

My relationship with God is as strong as the time and energy I put into connecting with God.

And weed's not a drug - that's denial

I definitely use 'smiling while rapping' as a tool in the booth. I want to have fun while recording.