I'm not looking to set a standard... but, I believe I have offered a challenge to others with my work.

As an artist, I have to be a leader of my fans, not like follow them. Because if I chose to follow them, you know, they could do it.

My kids are the most inspiring thing that pushes me. It used to be because they were born, and I had to take care of them. Now it's because my son raps, and he's better than me. So now I gotta keep up with him, you know what I'm saying?

I look at the deejay thing as a tier thing. If I'm not going to compete on that level, I'm just going to do it as a hobby.

When you shine bright, some won't enjoy the shadow you cast.

Once you're signed to a label you compromise.

I don't care if Rick Ross is 40 years old -- he's a misguided 40-year-old person.