Nearly every black man faces an unacceptable level of violence in this society. I'm not different. Money can shield you; it can protect you. But it doesn't make you white.

I'm gonna go down in history as being one of the best music men and businessmen in entertainment ... The people that I'm going to be greater than are Steven Spielberg, David Geffen and Clive Davis.

Do you know how powerful you are?

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

I miss my kids sometimes and that can get me down when I've been away working, but then I wake up and recognize how incredibly lucky I am. Spending time being down is less time out there achieving and enjoying.

I'm the definition of half man, half drugs.

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