For three years between 16 and 19 I was the opening-act-for-the-opening-act-for-the-opening-act, you know? And then I was on tour with Ice-T, Stetsasonic, EPMD, Sir Mix-a-Lot--legends--and went on to sell 160 million records. It still baffles me.

Act smarter than you are and always know where your exit is in case you get into too much trouble.

Concerts every night, autograph signings, endorsements, and so on. That's not what real life is about.

To be truthful, Jay-Z wouldn't have a quarter of the records sold today if it wasn't for the white people buying his records.

If you grew up in my generation, you're going to be influenced by Run DMC, the Beastie Boys and also listen to Metallica - it wasn't segregated anymore.

It wasn't until '94 when I tried to commit suicide that I realized that it wasn't about the money.

I bring people on stage with me. It's a good time, and people love to join in on the party. Show me a smile, and I'll show you one back.