My music is pretty honest. I can't rap on science fiction. Punk is from the street.

I decided to build up my band in Buffalo because Buffalo was where I had originally built up my own musical strength.

Anybody that's old and closed-minded does not like Rick James... They don't like the fact that I'm free and I'm wide open.

I didn't even think I would make it that long. I thought I would drug overdose, like Jimi Hendrix. I thank God every day to even be here.

I don't think the white establishment will ever respect or appreciate a black man who speaks the truth.

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.

I'm in love with mary jane. she's my main thing. she makes me feel alright. she makes my heart sing. and when I'm feeling low, she comes as no suprise. turns me on with her love, takes me to paradiiiiise do you love me mary jane, yeah now do you think you love me mary jane don't you play no game.