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.

I like Cleveland. I like the Cavaliers. Nothing wrong with Cleveland. I have lots of friends there.

With the mega-fame came the mega-downfall - you know, with the press and everything - and at a young age, it was very stressful to me.

As for music and my place in it, maybe things are changing a little bit. I know this: a good song is deeper than a tattoo. It'll remind you of the car you're driving and the girl you're going around with and the streets you're cruising. It's better than a photo album. A song is a tattoo that you never lose. 'Ice, Ice Baby,' man, you'll remember that when you're 90.

I have a very broad demographic, from the 8-year-old who knows every word to 'Ice Ice Baby' and the college kid who grew up on 'Ninja Rap' to the soccer mom and grandparent.

Learn from my mistakes and you don't have to make them yourself.

I have been known to hang out and party back in the day. I had a weekend that lasted a few years.