[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone - except the music industry itself.

I don't want to appease everyone. It seems very difficult to be steadfast on truth and be a politician.

The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people.

I like to move towards a place where my greatest experience is promoting happiness for others. I know that that creates a cycle of the same great experience.

I think when you're very dedicated to something and you're engaged fully, you become a giver.

I don't want to wait for Hollywood to decide that what I do is good.

Hip-hop took some lessons from rock 'n' roll, and rock 'n' roll took some lessons from hip-hop.