When I was young what made me really want to be a rapper was when I saw MC Lyte.

Don't be flirting with your gift, you better marry it

I think the most important thing is to leave people inspired to do something, to realize their purpose in life. I want people to show love to each other. What I love about performing live, and especially in smaller intimate venues, is the real connection you have with the fans that you can't get in a studio or a big arena. It allows me to have real moments with my fans. I just want the night to be filled with good energy, love, and for people to leave the show happy.

When I was young what made me really want to be a rapper was when I saw MC Lyte.

I want to be great at what I do. I don't want to be just an average rapper.

Never blame a man for misfortune, do it yourself.

I wanted to touch on how we look on each other. Good hair, light skin, you must be smart; if you're black, you're dark-skinned, you're ugly. That really happens. This is something that started with slavery, when they divided the house, and it's still a part of today's society and things that we battle with.