I can’t control what people think. I’m not trying to manipulate people’s thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. It’s machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different.
I know what it feels like to have the door slammed firmly in my face, so I’m cool with that.
Focused. I’m a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much else.
With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasn’t just about being noticed, you know?