The best part of performing is the people. I love interacting with people. My favorite part is the crowd. I love rocking out with the crowd, that's definitely the best part.

You don't want to get stuck with a record that you've done with someone that you feel obligated to put out - that's not really dope, just because you made an effort to get together and work.

American music culture is black culture.

I do so much music that it's like a fog, and I can't even remember all of it.

I'm never scared what people are gonna think about music that I make.

Most of my albums have a concept. They all have some kind of theme, some kind of feeling. I really take pride in that.

I can tell you that when you're willing to give your life up to see a dream through, the reward is great.