My mom, who gave me my confidence growing up. She's the one that always told me that I could be great and to never stop. And myself. Because I came such a long way.

I can find something beautiful in everyone

Homosexuality is found in over 450 species. Homophobia is found in only 1. Which one seems unnatural now?

I'm not a DJ, I don't know how to scratch and I don't know how to mix, but I do know how to party. One of my jobs is actually to travel the world and party.

Me being a compassionate person, I would never hold any grudges against my ex.

Like every poor person, I used to dream about winning the lottery. I didn't just get money, though. I got fame. And I got fame before I got money, and it was scary.

I like to dominate powerful men..Black men aren't good at oral $ex”

I think you need a very strong mind to be on social media because people are mean and ignorant out there.

I didn't really want to be a celebrity. It just kind of happened to me.

I'm a Libra. If someone compliments me, I'll say something nice to them. I like to give out compliments.

I see a lot of young kids hit me on Twitter all the time, like, 'I want to be famous! Listen to my mixtape! I wish I could be like you!' But a lot comes with it. It's not easy.

Be true to your word and your work and your friend.

As life is a breath, savoring is a held exhale, a placeholder for joy.

Don't let the measurable drive out the relevant

I used to always run off at the mouth and talk about people. I just didn't know that it would make a living for me.

The world has become more diversified, with women becoming a real power of change.

Music has been more, you know, the only thing I've ever known.

You know if you pick up a beach read, you're excused from the problems in your own life and safe in a world with conflicts you understand, and you know you will get a happy ending.

Dreamers can't be tamed.

I really, really thought that it was a no-brainer in terms of being a hit. And so it does surprise that that hasn't been the manifested reception of it so far.

If you're not the best in the world at what you do, then you have to get better.