I don't think there's anything wrong with sitting down with people as long as you understand that there are needs to be met and purposes to be served.

I always tried to work hard and stay focused, and just use one opportunity to contribute to the next.

We should not live one more day ignoring the sh** that suffocates and strangles US keeping US imprisoned in our own communities.

Adversity builds character and character takes you places money can't.

I'm not going to do red jeans. No green jeans. I don't do Vans and that's the style right now. I don't want to show my socks when I'm wearing jeans.

You can't go through the kinds of things I've gone through, as much as I have, without re-evaluating yourself and making adjustments. And you can't endure these horrendous circumstances without developing a certain level of strength and wisdom.

I think you have to drop an album to truly see the effects of your following.