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.

I'm the kind of guy who really likes a challenge. It's more rewarding.

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.

My main thing is music; it's what I do.

I've never met anybody in this world like me.

I was born in Dallas, Texas, but I was raised in south Florida. Ice Ice Baby is about that area.

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.