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.

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

I know people who are twice as creative as I am, twice as smart, but they didn't do anything because they feared going into a room and opening their mouths. My parents told me to truly accomplish things in my life, there would be times I would have to stand alone. It may be scary, but that's what it requires.

Some people observe life naturally and sometimes you just have to let things out and think about it later.

When it came time to be a professional rapper, I wouldn't sign anything without reading it. There was no way I was going to have people make decisions for me or wake up one day and find that I was broke because I never bothered to read a contract.

If my brother and I wanted money in our pockets, we had to get jobs - my first was at 15, at Burger King.

Always follow your own path.