I think me leaving Detroit shaped my style. Me leaving, going to New York, going to L.A. and seeing what they were doing there. I think that inspired me more than what people were doing back home.

I never was a crazy liquor drinker, and I don't like beer that much - though I keep the brews at home because my homies love beer.

Certain people in life are just going to take what's given to them, and certain people in life know they want better and they're going to go find better. I've always been that type of person.

If you like soggy cereal, then we not friends.

I used to rap as a kid and people were impressed by it, so it gave me the drive to keep going. Everybody has at least one talent. I guess this is my talent.

The most popular rap artists aren't supposed to be rapping about being broke.

I don't really feel famous. I'm just an internet guy. I walk down the street and people don't really mess with me too much. I still have my life.

I want to be able to do what I want to do. A lot of times, the major labels, they can't see the vision, they can only see the dollar signs. So, it doesn't really work out like that.

I use the Internet for what it's for: to learn.

I'll be getting all types of crazy fans, from the hoodest dude to the straight-up dude in a business suit. It's dope. I have a crazy wide-range fan base.

The reason I never wanted to sign with a big label was because I didn't want no one telling me how to make my music.

Mediation on the scriptures transforms our lives.

Quality questions create a quality life.

Man's word is God in man.

I think there's a lot to learn from Rockefeller on how to pass legislation.

The media, far from being a conspiracy to dull the political sense of the people, could be viewed as a conspiracy to disguise the extent of political indifference.

As long as you are still fighting in defense of your dignity and for your occupied land, all is well.

I have seen that traditional approaches to charity and aid don't solve problems of poverty. In fact, too often they create dependence.

When Barack Obama is right, then I'll support him. When he is wrong, I'll fight him.

The beauty of life is in people who feel some obligation to enhance life. Without that, we're only half alive.

You want something to drink?” – Nick “Human blood would be fabulous. But since I doubt you’re donating, let me suffer for a minute longer.” – Caleb