"LA's crazy. When I was younger and watched The Beverly Hillbillies Or Beverly Hills 90210, I used to think it was so far from the 'hood. We were just in Compton and saw the yellow tape out, the sheriffs pickin' up shells and looking for someone to arrest and take to jail. We get on the freeway for 10 or 15 minutes, and we're in Beverly Hills, where we can sit in a Subway with no problems." "Me, myself, I'm not a star. I'm just a regular guy who has a great rap album and is the protégé of Dr. Dre. But I'm the most down-to-earth guy." "Real situations and real problems can be solved with real talk". "It's called 'The Dr.'s Advocate'. It means Dr. Dre's the man; what he says goes. He's got the formula, we gonna make it happen." - On the title of his sophomore album "Dr. Dre makes good music. Eminem, 50, myself, we all sell records. We're all protégés of Dr. Dre. So me and 50's beef stays outside and we don't bring it in the house." - On his feud with 50 Cent "My second album is the highest anticipated record coming out this year and I've been spending long hours in the studio to make sure it's a classic," "New York is my second home, but LA is my first."