Common Quotes & Sayings

“Hip-hop is supposed to help you elevate, or go higher.”

“You have to be sincere in your feelings. And fear is one of those, sometimes; doubt is one of those; jealousy, anger - all your emotions are not going to be considered the strong emotions; all of them are not going to be love, happiness, joy.”

“I feel, as an artist, I should be able to express who I am and the things I come from, and the places I want to also be.”

“The impact of a conscious artist is necessary, and it ripples through the world.”

“My mom has obviously had a powerful influence on my life, and her voice can describe certain things that I couldn't see in myself.”

“This is a broad thought, but loving yourself and having the support so that you can love yourself is the most important thing that young people in Chicago can get.”

“One thing I have throughout my career, it felt like I did my best to align myself with quality artists, quality work, and it is a situation of steel sharpening steel.”

“Obviously God knew I wasn't going to make it to the NBA as much as I probably believed. This was divine order.”

“I want to be the voice of the people; black, white, everyday, oppressed people. A person trying to make it and to do it right.”

“I was in the heart and soul of Baltimore. I definitely felt a connection to the people. They're really hard-working people that want to have a better life. And I saw the struggle that exists there.”