I attribute my ability to maintain cool to God, self-esteem, and knowing my purpose in life. It can't be based on anything material or external.

I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes

I embody EVERYTHING from the Godly to the party.

I bathe in basslines, rinse in riffs, dry in drums

All that glisters is not gold.

When you have style, it doesn't matter what other people are saying.

I sit and think with a drink about how I'm gonna win.

I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet.

Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you?

If the eyes are the window to your soul open eyes bring the cold.

It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture

No matter what walk of life you're from, you can appreciate the music - songs resonate in your soul and your heart.

When I see people of my likeness, or who are somebody that I feel connected to, doing something great, I fee like I can do it. It gives me some hope and vision.

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall

Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine

Now is our time to change the world

Not everyone is the same. You can't label a person just because of what they do or what they've done.

We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.

One day it'll all make sense.