Music has given a voice to many generations, and I think we, as artists, can be a part of creating a better world.

I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.

Half of the world lives on [about] $2 a day. If there is a hungry kid in the world, we shouldn't consider ourselves more evolved than homo habilis.

I've met dedicated people from all sectors of society who are committed to giving children the tools they need for a better future. I'm always impressed by the passionate young leaders I meet. As the pace of change accelerates, so do the challenges we face. However, the chances to solve them increase too.

I consider myself a laborer, building my career brick over brick under the sun.

Even after I got some recognition and success, I still had to work hard and prove myself.

I was unaware of the dispute in Brooklyn. I would never knowingly wear any clothes or support any company who produced clothing with alleged wage and labor violations.