I turned a lot of people in white America - and not just white America, but middle-class America - into hip-hoppers, you know?

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.

I will not say anything about my father. Period. I don't have a dad.

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

Rap is from the streets and I'm from the streets. That's why a lot of people accept me.

Show me a smile, and I'll show you one back.

I don't know all the certain words to word it.