I think my thing is I grew up in the ghetto, and I was able to get a second chance. That's what I'm trying to tell kids.

Television is not like making records. I wanna tell all you kids, do not try this at home, 'cause it's hard. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of practice, and a lot of different takes.

I don't need to get my due; I get my money.

Atlanta is a big market for me. They've always supported my music. They took care of my people during Hurricane Katrina, so I love them and I love my fans. And to be able to help and motivate the next generation, I feel like this is the place to do it.

Everybody needs love. There are a lot of guys that you think are hard-core gangsters, but all these guys' weaknesses are women. Look at the movie Scarface. At the end of the day, all he wanted to do was to have kids with his woman.

How does hating get started? It's started by the jealous people, and they get mad over the things you have.

Who wanna be next? While you a dead superstar, the record company still cashin' checks.