It's Just Way More Fun Making Art,

And Know That Every Struggle In Life Is There To Teach You A Lesson It's Times Like This That Make You

As A White Male In America, I Have Privilege. As A White Male Who Happens To Be An Artist With A Fan Base, I Have A Platform To Spread Awareness About That Privilege. However, Songs About Race And Privilege Are Very Difficult To A) Write And B) Dissect As A Listener. They're Heavy.

I Think That There Will Always Be Artists Out There Who Think They Need To Sign A Major Label Deal In Order To Be Successful. And That Machine Is What Is Going To Work For Them - There's Tons Of Examples Of Pop Stars Who Need That Machine.

I Want To Be Someone Who Is Respected And Not Just In Terms Of My Music. I Want To Be Respected In Terms Of The Way That I Treat People... Music Is My Creative Outlet In Terms Of Expressing What Is Important To Me; What Has Importance, What Has A Value. And I Wanna Be Respected For That.

Us As Rappers Underestimate The Power And Effects That We Have On These Kids