Every time you ask yourself where hip-hop's going, ask yourself where you're going; how are you doing?

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.

Don't look down, it's an impossible view; Fly like an eagle whatever you do.

I can't control what people think. I'm not trying to manipulate people's thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. It's machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different.

I don't wanna get into that space where a lot of guys now, their solo album is like eight or 10 songs with other people, you don't get an idea of who this guy is. I just wasn't interested in that.

I give a damn if any fan recalls my legacy, I'm trying to live life in the sight of GOD's memory.

Hip-Hop went from selling crack to smoking it