On the real though, just being so young, then coming out of the hood and making it is just crazy to see. Just picking up a microphone and coming from the block, then being able to go around the world and really staying yourself and staying true to who you are.

A lot of people question how talented I am. But I'm a real dude and I know real things and I've seen real people get their head blown off.

You gotta have life your way. If you ain't losing your mind, you ain't partying right.

Real recognize real, I suppose.

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

Everyday, all day I have to be productive. And when I ain't productive, I get concerned.

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