Anybody that's got a problem with me is probably envious or wants to be me, and that's how I've always looked at it.

Music is how you feel. But if I can say one word, I'll say 'necessary.' I felt it was necessary.

A lot of things come with fame, whether it's losing friends or losing family. You still gotta stand up and be that guy even when you ain't having great things. Because you've gotta be the spokesperson for your people.

Sam Jackson is like the Jeezy of Hollywood: He's for his people.

I felt it was necessary. I never ever paid attention to any election. Not really [into] politics or anything like that. It never benefited us. This time around, it's not a black-or-white thing — you got somebody in there for us that's well-spoken and gonna handle their business. I just wanted to do my part and let them know we need change, we need help, it's rough out there.

There were a lot of songs that I still wanted to put on the album but it worked out. I can only fit 18 [tracks] on the album, I would put 30 if I could.

I've got to pay $5 for gas just like everybody else.