No one has been a greater advocate for the power of love in this world than I; both in my life and in my music.

Love's in need of love today...don't delay...send yours in right away

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.

Life has meaning only in the struggle. Triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods. So let us celebrate the struggle!

My mother gave me an understanding that as good as you think you are, you're not so great. There's always room for improvement. The reality is when people don't have someone to give them a sense of guidance, and say, "Hey, man, that's not happening," it's really hard.

Heaven help the man who kicks the man who has to crawl.

We have a marriage of people of various cultures coming together. It's not a joke. It's real.