Having Black hair is unique in that Black women change up styles a lot. You can walk down one street block in New York City and see 10 different hairstyles that Black women are wearing: straight curls, short cuts, braids - we really run the gamut.

Most people don't have so much talent that they can become a success all their own. We all need people to help us and lift us up.

I'm not allowed to get a big head, I've still got to do the simple things in life.

For myself music definitely informs my emotions. And I can literally play a song that will get me where I need to be emotionally. I don't have to think about the tragic things that happened in my life or the greatest things that happened in my life.

I don't care how much money you have, free stuff is always a good thing.

I support many organizations that I feel are doing the right thing, like Alonzo Mourning's foundation, Alicia Keys' foundation, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and other well-established foundations. I kick out a lot of time and money wherever I can.

I never wanted to give up my power. I wanted to be able to make my own decisions, so that's why I became involved in management, bottom line.