I was angry about the fact that my father would beat my mother on a daily basis, that my mother would like take it in turn and beat on me. I was an abused child. I was mad about all those things, very bitter and very angry.

If anything I consider myself non-violent. I'm from the hippy era, peace, love, groovy.

You and I, we'll be together 'til the six is nine.

When I'm about Rick James, it's all about get out there and kill 'em.

I'm not part of the Hollywood scene. I don't run around with 30 women. I have a very calm household. I'm surrounded by my grandkids and wonderful friends, and I consider myself very lucky.

I'm too old to do crazy things anymore.

I think rap definitely has its place in the art world. I think it is an art form. But, just like any art form, you can misuse it.