When you find the talent, it's always raw, and when you put the talent in the formula, you get the Knocks.

My songs are really never titled. Sometimes I call it one thing. then I change it

In the beginning I had women problems, 'cause you know, I represent for the guys. But I was actin' a fool, whilin' out. I'm not sayin' I don't while out anymore. I'm not gonna lie to you.

For me, before I go on stage, it all depends. Might be a girl, might be an edible, might be a verse, might be somebody mixing something in my drink without me knowing - hopefully that won't happen tonight.

I was a jazz major in high school, in an all-jazz band. No matter what I do, it features my musical influences.

I know that the nice shines I have on is going to pass. The nice cars will pass. All that will stay is the music and the work. That's where I get the inspiration to help people out and work

I feel that life is short, so we should be disciplined, but at the same time we should have a good time.