Kendrick Lamar

My folks ain't graduated from high school or nothing like that, so we always had to struggle in the family - and I come from a big family.

I got a greater purpose. God put something in my heart to get across, and that's what I'm going to focus on, using my voice as an instrument and doing what needs to be done.

God to me is love.

My word will never be as strong as God's word. All I am is just a vessel, doing His work.

People have to go through trials and tribulations to get where they at. Do your thing - continue to rock it - because obviously, God wants you here.

Whenever I make music, it reflects where I'm at mentally.

I think that's why I put my energy into making music. That's how I get my thoughts out, instead of being crazy all the time.

As long as my music is real, it's no limit to how many ears I can grab.

As a kid from Compton, you can get all the success in the world and still question your worth.

The worst part of success is, to me, adapting to it. It's scary.