One positive thought can change your whole day.

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

I think the artist's job throughout history has been to tell - to say things that people are inspired by.

We need to hear everyone. We need dialogue between police and the community. They're angry. They're hurt. A dialogue can cause a shift in consciousness in the person if he's understanding you and listening.

[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.

You've got to keep reminding yourself of what's important.

Gratefulness is a practice, just like happiness is a choice.