During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.

I believe that the only people who really, truly benefit from any of the policies of Republicans are the wealthy. I'm in that 1 percent tax bracket, but I'm not a man of wealth.

At the end of the day, I don't release any records that I'm not proud to put my name on. I never got to that point.

My theory is that nine times out of ten, if there's a depression, more a social depression than anything, it brings out the best art in black people. The best example is, Reagan and Bush gave us the best years of hiphop.

Meaninglessness takes hold because meaninglessness is addictive.

We have to get back to "we." It's important to get back to "we" not just "I."

The only mofos in my circle are people that I can learn from.