I think hip-hop is actually one of the most challenging things that's happened in music in a long time. The people who are in charge of what people see or hear are afraid. What you hear on top 40 or what you see on BET or MTV is not a fair representation of what is really going on...

I don't mind being black. I'm black out loud. It's more than the people that they are, it's the condition that they represent.

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

There are a lot of people who call themselves teachers or leaders, but they're really just propagandists.

I want to be necessary and do good works. I ain't here to waste nobody's time, because I don't want you to waste mine.

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.'

I don't care about what brand you are, I'm concerned what type of man you are, what your principles and standards are.