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

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.

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.

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

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.

Education is what you get from reading the small print; experience is what you get from not reading it.

Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.

My granddaughter's birth has made me want to create things she will love.

I'd like to think there is a Heaven, and it starts from the happiest day in your life.

There's only, I think, in life, three things that I do pretty well: Performing, I still can field ground balls, and I make nice kids.