Are you open to collaborating with Kanye and Justin?
Absolutely. Just on the strength that I look at them two as being great artists in the game and at the end of the day, it’s all about just keeping yourself relevant and making great music. It’s very interesting for me, so I’m sure it’s going to be killer. I can’t wait to hear it. I’m supposed to get on top of everything [today] and go see what it’s about.
Justin Bieber referred to you by your nickname the “Chef” on Twitter. What do you think about that?
Yo, it’s real. Right then and there, he knows hip-hop. Anybody that really respects my art, they call me Chef, so he really knows what he’s talkin’ about if he said that. These young cats, they know what they know. We can’t ever take that away from them. I try to keep myself as relevant as I can. I’m sure he recognizes the legacy and he recognizes where I came from. It was a shock to me still because he’s definitely a young cat, but it felt good to know that he knows that.
How do you feel about J.B.?
I think he’s a talented artist and I think that he’s the new generation’s Justin Timberlake. He’s a new talent and a new face in the game, and he has a great voice. I think he’s got style. For my name to be called, it’s an honor and I would work with them just for the fact that the thought even came to mind. At the end of the day, I’m down for the get-down.
