I want to be fulfilled in myself, rather than try to follow exactly in my father's footsteps.

I was born by myself but carry the spirit and blood of my father, mother and my ancestors. So I am really never alone. My identity is through that line.

I come to sing for the people, not for the government. God made the sunshine for everyone and made the moon for everyone. We have to follow his example so we have to play music for everyone too. We have a message, and in order for our message to reach the people, we have to play.

It's natural that anyone is compared to their father.

I don't care what you play, where you're from, who you produce. It depends on what you're doing when you're with me. That's what counts. I don't pre-judge anything or anybody.

Society and the system and politicians don't want people to be aware of things. They want people to believe what they have to show 'em.

The African-American community still needs to come together as one and stand up for rights of the people and of what's happening in their culture, their community.