Subconsciously, Islam took over me so it was like eighty or ninety percent of the fabric of the person I was.

Before I started rapping and touring I weighed about 160. But by going on the road every night eating fast food, performing every night, partying and drinking I started gaining weight immediately.

I never tried to crossover or be in the public's eye everyday. I'm laid back with it and at times I wondered if I was doing the right thing promoting myself staying back a little bit and coming out when I felt that I had too. But when I get all the accolades and hear the things people say it just puts it all together for me man. It's a blessing.

I love listening to old records to keep nostalgic feeling; it allows me to not lose the love for hip-hop.

I try to keep myself out of the unnecessary bullshit.

I think rap was a better move for me but football's been my love since I learned how to walk. I was gonna be a running back or quarterback. That was my life. That was it but things happen for a reason. I wouldn't trade this in for nothing.

Hopefully the rappers can start to open the eyes in the neighborhoods and communities.