Don't Look Down, It's An Impossible View;

I Began To Fear That Mos Def Was Being Treated As A Product, Not A Person, So I've Been Going By Yasiin Since '99. At First It Was Just For Friends And Family, But Now I'm Declaring It Openly.

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?

Every Time You Ask Yourself Where Hip-hop's Going, Ask Yourself Where You're Going; How Are You Doing?

There Are A Lot Of People Who Call Themselves Teachers Or Leaders, But They're Really Just Propagandists.

I Tell People All The Time, I've Always Loved Music And I Love The Language, Which Is A Huge Reason Why I'm Part Of Theater. But, I Didn't Wanna Do All Of This. I Would've Been Satisfied To Do It, Like, On The Weekends Among Friends, And To Have A Regular Job.