I think that heartbreak is a good thing.

i am like a survivor of the flood walking through the streets drenched with God surprised that all of the drowned victims are still walking and talking

Legislation won't necessarily start a riot. But the right song can make someone pick up a chair.

Why shouldn't rap be esoteric, able to take in current events, history and criticism? I guess it's this old idea of containment - that rappers, because they're black, can't and shouldn't aspire to look outside the ghetto for influence.

I'm usually trying to get back into the dream or analyzing the dream. And yeah, the days, most days begin like that.

Two autumns and I have not changed enough.

I feel pretty vulnerable all the time.