I think Hurricane Katrina has exposed America for what it is, ... I think it's bigger than black and white. I think it has a lot more to do with rich and poor. We've always known that America is a racially driven country. We front like it's all good, but we know the levels of racism that are in America. It shows that America doesn't give a damn about people in the hood, period.�

�The sad thing is that people are going to think this is a reflection of rap music. But it's not a reflection ... people have lives outside of the music.�

�Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a workaholic, ... I am just going to use this time while I am shooting the film to really
rest. I am totally focused on acting because that has always been my dream.
After we are done shooting, I am planning on starting the European tour to promote
Certified and dive back into the swing of things with music.�

�I'm glad Kanye said what he said on NBC. The president never gave a damn about black folks.�