I think hip hop allows us to talk about everything, and Africa is what I choose to talk about now. If people are not talking about Africa, that's them, that's cool, there's nothing wrong with that. But this is who I am, this is what I have to say, this is what I have to offer.

People afraid of criticism but I always put myself in a sacrificial position,they been know I ain't just rappin for fame

Big L scared me to death. When I heard that on tape, I was scared to death. I was like there's no way I can compete if this is what I gotta compete with.

Respect all fear none my pride is everything

The Internet made the world smaller, so it's easier for people to hear your music. You don't necessarily need a radio record.

Every generation witnesses atrocities. People in power try to fulfill prophecy.

I wanted to say what wasn't being said. I wanted to give people a real story. I wanted people to know people like me exist in the world.