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.

When I was growing up, there were so many musicals you could watch. I like the fantasy of musicals and I love music.

I need something bigger than myself. And the only thing that can be would be a child. Someone who would help me live even more selflessly.

I approach the film business the way I feel about self-esteem. It's something that has to be maintained. That's kind of how I feel about positive roles in Hollywood. They have to be maintained. You have to purposefully, intentionally try to make the right type of films. And the more people that do that, the more things will continue to improve.

I believe that the kids, young people should have an opportunity to have Oscar nominated actors in their movies too.

So often, you don't get that opportunity. You only go over everything once and, the next thing you know, you're on set.

I never pictured myself as just a rapper; I always wanted to act and do whatever else I could do. I always felt like I could do a lot of different things.