Being materialistic is part of the hip-hop community's nature, because jazz and blues and rock 'n' roll, when they started out in the urban communities, were about the American Dream, and the lack of opportunity in that structure. So they talked about everything - uplifting and getting what is perceived as success in America.

Don't worry what others are doing. Do you!

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

Meditation can reintroduce you to the part that's been missing.

I had too many businesses that are frivolous. I have enough. What interests me most is under-served communities. We need a new style of empowering these people, and new approaches.

I was literally calling my customers who were complaining on social media and having a dialog with them, and sending them money.

It's very simple: When you're working your hardest, the world opens up to you.