I have a lot of those 'Forrest Gump,' I-was-there moments.

I'm not one of those people who's so blinded by my own work and my sweat. It's kind of risky writing a memoir when you're really part of a larger universe.

Hip-hop is an instant gratification, winners and losers circle, and often those who are losing give up after three or four, five years.

I had a lot of great moments with David Haye.

In the 2000s, I became an artist. I started preserving and educating. I became more obsessed with making iPod playlists for people.

During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.