Hip-hop ain't died because of the South, that's retarded. When I named the album originally, I thought I bit off more than I could chew but you'd be an idiot to think I'm talking about how the South killed hip-hop or how New York isn't where it should be or where it once was. It was like, "Damn, I need to explain this?" But I thought, "Nah, the proof is right there. We should know what it is." I expect the hip-hop audience to be avant garde. I want them to be where I'm at or beyond where I'm at.

I love PBS! I grew up on it. If I had to say which channels were good, I'd say, you got your PBS, your History Channel, your Discovery.

Freedom or jail clips inserted, a baby's being born/ Same time a man is murdered, the beginning and end.

To me, it's an honour to be accepted as a hip hop artist, it gives me a lot of opportunity to express myself.

All fatherhood is very important because single mothers shouldn't have to raise sons or daughters; they need that help.

At one point, the old school club retires and you're next up to bat, but if you stop before your time, you will see someone else live your dream.

Africa has been going through so much for so many years; it's time that it stands up the way other nations are standing up.