I believe there are certain things that God uses to get us out of a bad situation, and I believe music was one of the things he used for me.

When you're going to do whatever you're going to do, you have to get your, put your mind into it.

I believe there should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head.

I cannot save the world, that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it too - that's my goal: to do that without saying it, but actually live it.

It's challenging to find an identity as a young person if you don't have the sustenance of love, because you're being shipped around.

That's the message I want to give to every up-and-coming artist: Do everything that is going to help you later. If you clone somebody else, that's all they're gonna keep wanting from you.

I can tell you I didn't feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.