For a long time, sure, I was letting the pressure of being Rodney King get to me. It ain't easy. Even now, I walk into a place wondering, 'What people are thinking? Do they know who I am? What do they think about what happened? Do they blame me for the all those people who died?'
Rodney KingWaking up sober is a good day. I love being able to wake up and do positive things, to go to the gym.
Rodney KingOver the years, a lot of rappers - Lil' Wayne, Ice Cube - have used my name in their songs. I'm a real touchstone of history.
Rodney KingWhen I leave here, when my final day on this earth is up, I want to leave in peace. I want to have peace in my heart.
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