You get educated by traveling.

You just have to know that the more successful you get as an artist, the less of a normal life you have. It's a trade-off.

It's really special to have a niece because I have a son, so I get to have a little girl, too.

In my experience, as a young black artist, you have to fulfill an archetype, or be a token - and I was unwilling to do that.

I think that some people get wrapped up in their own egos. They need to see certain album sales and certain monuments.

I'd rather be the protector than the protected. I'm naturally the protector - being a mother and having a famous family. You have to navigate when it's right to protect.