My daddy was a minister, my grandfather was a voodoo priest, my uncle was a mason; I was raised with a lot of studies.

The reason why we love America so much is America is the only place you can actually come in and wave your flag.

That's the best way to feed the human mind. That's how Bob Marley did it. He never put it in your face. After you got the groove, you were just singing the hooks, because you thought it was cool.

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 like to go against the grain, against what's out there. Every day is like a challenge.

I'm like Cab Calloway: I love the entertainment, and I've loved entertaining people ever since I was little.

I'm the hip-hop Quincy Jones of today