You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.

There's one overriding issue, namely, that we live in a police state so long as the police get to police themselves. And that is why cops go unindicted.

It is crucial that rappers have the chance to express the truth that is in their heart.

Hip-hop is about tearing down the system to better it, tearing down the system to better themselves. No matter how flimsy it might seem, they always wanted the finer things in life.

People are afraid of failure - they don't like to work so hard and have people keep saying, 'No.' I think that's what people fear most.

The past gives great examples of what can happen in the future. It's always important to remember.

Many of my biggest business endeavors were failures before they became a success. Some failed for as long as six years before they hit. Everyone around me thought I was crazy. You just have to stay at it.