No matter where you want to go, as long as you follow your path with faith, dedication and hard work, you are going to get there.

There's something about the authenticity that Hollywood is missing when it comes to urban culture.

Well, it's the last step of the Civil Rights Movement: you know, wrap your hands around some money.

I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.

Most artists are making as much money now as they could have made... in the heyday of Def Jam [when the] Beastie Boys would sell 10 million records or DMX would sell 6 or 7 million records. Those records are one thing, but then all the other ways to exploit the emotional relationship between artist and community is so much greater that I would guess that they're making as much or more money than they could have ever made.

I'm always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.

Good givers are great getters.