Whenever a woman would come too close, I would cut her off. Part of that was vindictive - but that was totally subconscious.

I'm a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from.

I guess hip-hop has been closer to the pulse of the streets than any music we've had in a long time. It's sociology as well as music, which is in keeping with the tradition of black music in America.

I'm a tremendous believer and supporter in hip-hop and rap.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

A person's age can be determined by the degree of pain he experiences when he comes in contact with a new idea.

There’s nothing in the world worse than having an opportunity that you’re not prepared for. Good luck usually follows the collision of opportunity and preparation - it’s a result of that collision. You’ve got to be prepared. So, make your mistakes now and make them quickly. If you’ve made the mistakes, you know what to expect the next time. That’s how you become valuable.