I Was Raised Inside The Gang Culture.

A Lot Of Incredible Rap Albums Over The Past Couple Of Decades Have Deserved Album Of The Year. 'to Pimp A Butterfly' Is An Extension Of Those Albums.

Colorism Is Not A Good Thing, Especially When You're Black.

Consequences From Evil Will Make Your Past Haunt You

Found Myself Screaming In A Hotel Room. I Didn't Want To Self-destruct.

As I've Grown As An Artist, I've Learned That My Mission Statement Is Really Self-expression. I Don't Want Anybody To Classify My Music. I Want Them To Say, "this Is Somebody Who's Recognizing His True Feelings, His True Emotions, Ideas, Thoughts, Opinions, And Views On The World, All On One Record." I Want People To Recognize That And To Take It And Apply It To Their Own Lives. You Know What I'm Saying? The More And More I Get Out And Talk To Different People, I Realize They Appreciate That - Me Being Unapologetic In Whatever Views And Approach I Have.