For me, I guess, just learning that just because there's not a whole lot of female MCs on the front lines being supported by major record labels doesn't mean they don't exist. It doesn't mean they don't have the drive and the competitive nature and the will and the way.

I grew up listening and looking up at these people and laughing at Carol Burnett and singing James Taylor songs. And same with Smokey Robinson. So they were such a huge influence as a child that to actually sit alongside them and perform on the same bill was an amazing experience for me.

I'd say if you can, seize the opportunity, to go to a college or university and strengthen what it is that you have.

I had a really good time on the show [Sisterhood of Hip Hop]. Most of all, what I've learned is I need to share what it is that I know.

I was enrolled to attend Norfolk State University and then my career kind of kicked off.

[I like to read] spiritual books, non-fiction, fiction, I have my moods.

I'm quite sure that they've got everything in the world going on, but when you're in their presence, you feel like you're the only person on the planet. They [ Barack and Michelle Obama] definitely know how to be present.