The thing about hip-hop is that it's from the underground, ideas from the underbelly, from people who have mostly been locked out, who have not been recognized.

86% of its audience was made up of people of color. That tells you that the full potential of many black stars won't be realized until their audiences are fully integrated.

If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It's a step process.

It's all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap. If you want to be a lawyer, see yourself as a lawyer, go to the library and start learning the law. If you want to be a rapper, start rapping and get out there. Live your life as if you already are where you want to be.

I know a lot of angry liberals right now. Hell, I know a lot of angry vegans.

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

Fortunately, Hollywood is open to change. It's just a question of how to go about doing it.