I like his consistency, because Bernie Sanders talk - it boils down to the American people. His one thing is the American people.

I feel worn down as a human being who has to constantly justify their existence to other human beings because I'm a minority

I love Dr. King, but violence might be necessary; Cause when you live on MLK and it gets very scary, You might have to pull your AK, send one to the cemetery.

What I am is an encourager. I encourage all who deserve freedom to fight for that. And if you can't win by yourself, then find other people to be in solidarity with.

Being a black rapper is like being a Southern, socialite woman: You're always worried about appearances.

I'll always push for what I believe in. That's what you're supposed to do. If you're an American, you're supposed to be part of the political process, especially if you've been denied it.

This is jazz, this is funk, this is soul, this is gospel This is sanctified sick, this is player Pentecostal. This is church front pew, Amen, pulpit, What my people need and the opposite of bullshit.

I learned to fly planes at fifteen years old because one of my teachers thought I'd be a better pilot than rapper.

I'm lucky in that in my character in hip hop is me. I'm Michael Render. My character is Killer Mike. But the truth that I sing in my raps align themselves with the policy of Bernie Sanders.

The futile and exhausting existence of a purgatory-like law enforcement system.

I don't trust the church or the government, and anything the church or the government tells me I assume to be a lie or a conspiracy, until proven true.

Japan never considers time together as time wasted. Rather, it is time invested.

my poetry is merely a body.you are the soul in my words.

When you say ugly you mean your beauty is not now in style.

There is a time to be quiet and a time to talk.

We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody's weakness.

Many Texas barbecue fanatics have a strong belief in the beneficial properties of accumulated grease.

When it came time to go to the University, it was during the war.

When you get discouraged or depressed, try changing your attitude from negative to positive and see how life can change for you.

Two things I dislike about my granddaughter - when she won't take her afternoon nap, and when she won't let me take mine.

No matter how long you play the guitar, there's always something else to learn.