I am proud of the hip hop generation. They are good business people and, actually, good people.

For most of my life, I've thought of myself as pretty cool.

Deal with yourself as a individual, worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way.

Hip-hop is a cultural expression - it's embracing.

The trip to Mars can only be understood through Black Americans. I say, the trip to Mars can only be understood through Black Americans.

I am honest; I try to be truthful. I like people and wish us well. We are not always deserving of our own best wishes.

I had a really nice childhood; I had great parents. I earned my allowance by washing dishes, and in the summer I earned my allowance by working in daddy's garden.