I dreamt that I could paint you with words, but there were no colors bright enough, black or white enough, blue or green enough...they didn't mean enough

Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.

But even creeps deserve to live someplace halfway decent.

With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasn't just about being noticed, you know?

My Umi said shine your light on the world, shine your light for the world to see

I've always loved music and I love the language, which is a huge reason why I'm part of theater.

I got my first exposure to Islam when I was 13.