I came in to win, you know. This is why I stay up late while other people are sleeping.

I think that you have to believe. That's one of my biggest mantras, is believe. I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe in myself.

Put up your guards, keep faith in God, I promise you all the world will be ours.

We used to talk about wanting to get some money, but that's when hip-hop was based on your dreams and your fantasy. The whole thing now is the dreams and fantasies were achieved, and you don't want to make it the focal point. You can't keep beating that dead horse.

I came in to win, you know. This is why I stay up late while other people are sleeping.

I would never withhold information about the murder of my man Biggie, or anybody else. It's just silly and ridiculous. The accusations are just flying out. All I've been trying to do all my life is to make great music.

When I decided I wanted to be an actor, I said I wanted to work with quality actors and directors.