Of all the needs that we have right now, more than anything we need a time for love.

Hate knows that love is the cure.

Rap to me is a modern blues. But until we really confront the truth, we are going to have a Tupac or Eminem or Biggie Smalls to remind us about it - and thank God.

We can't live in a place of fear.

I never imagined I'd meet Berry Gordy who told me when he first heard me sing, "You know, your singing's okay, but I like your harmonica playing better."

Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes, thinking it might stop her from woopin' your behind.

Troubled heart you'll know, problems have solutions, trust and I will show.