That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension.

History has proven that it's impossible to crush the artist. There's always gonna be a need for somebody to write a poem or sing a song about something, about life - that makes it real. There's the word that goes beyond the word.

I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it.

What I take from writers I like is their economy - the ability to use language to very effective ends. The ability to have somebody read something and see it, or for somebody to paint an entire landscape of visual imagery with just sheets of words - that's magical.

Focused. I'm a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much else.

My presence speaks volumes before I say a word.

It wouldn't be fair to cast aspersions on an entire cultural movement based on the actions of a few. To quote my grandfather, 'One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.'