I don't really have control over my direct impression on people anymore. I used to be the person putting my CD in people's hands. But I'm kind of a mainstream artist now. Not by choice.

Some people are so poor, all they have is money.

Everybody's somebody's everything

Depending on the story that you're telling, you can be relatable to everybody or nobody. I try and tell everybody's story.

Sometimes the truth don't rhyme, sometime the lies get millions of views, funerals for little girls is that appealing to you?

Whats better than followers, is actually falling in love

Sometimes the truth don't rhyme

Kanye took me from a kid who listened to music to a kid who lived music.

Fame or perceived success - it all comes from groupthink.

Music can kind of make you one-dimensional. People see what's on the surface and what you rap about, and they make their decision on who you are from there.

I'm light skinned, and I used to lean on that because that's something a lot of black people pride themselves on, and it's weird.

It is impossible for love to enter your heart without leaving footprints on your soul.

For the most part, what we think of as 'I' is nothing more than a whole heap of conditioning.

Human" is a kind of midway creature, reflecting God into the world, and reflecting the world back to God.

Since the mathematicians have invaded the theory of relativity I do not understand it myself any more.

When life gives you lemons, get rid of that grimace and use that pucker for a kiss!

I'm not that keen on the idea of being unconscious.

Thats been hard being away from the family, because Washington can be lonely. When you tune out of all the activity, thats like, youre alone.

In my experience an appreciative letter from a fellow writer means a lot.

You,” she murmured, using both hands to undo his belt, “are the sexiest man I have ever met.” He made her think bad thoughts simply by breathing.

I never been a hater of these other cats, who never really had nothing, being successful. That's not my problem.