“I'm happy when I have, like, one fan, but the fact that I'm getting fans from different places and different communities, it's really amazing.”

“I think the hardest thing to do in a relationship is something for yourself.”

“I think that with beauty, people jump to the end instead of starting from the beginning with a good lotion or prep.”

“When you're an entertainer, it's hard not to compare yourself with the next person's success. But you have to trust your own journey and your strengths and believe in yourself. I think that's the best place to start.”

“I just want to make sure that I'm taking roles that are positive, real, honest reflections of African-Americans because I do think the media can put African-American women in the background. Then, unfortunately, what happens is, subconsciously, our culture begins to assess that as reality.”

“To me, success is making a positive difference through art - making art that affects the world and that changes the way people feel about themselves and the world.”

“I'm an activist. I'm a proud activist. So I want to be someone who is pro-black and pro-Africa and still be somebody that has positive influence.”

“When you're changing your diet, or you're becoming a vegan, your system will become a bit more sensitive, and you just have to deal with it.”

“I love being on tour I love being on the road. It's the most amazing feeling ever. I live for it I love it. ”

“I'm happy when I have, like, one fan, but the fact that I'm getting fans from different places and different communities, it's really amazing.”

“I have more of a desire to write songs about being an independent woman than being in love, songs about getting up and moving on even if I have a broken heart.”