When I was in N.W.A. and didn't get paid all the money I was owed, that's when the business side of showbiz hit me.

We're in this entertainment business really to give the audience what they want.

I used to love to draw. I didn't want to go to art class because I felt that would be too corny when I was young, but architectural drafting was the cool thing to do because there was more precision. It taught me a lot about building and structures and doorways and frames and windowsills.

Music is where I have the most creative freedom, but I love producing. To me, that's kind of where all the action is. You get a chance to have your hands in every aspect of a film. From picking a director, sometimes picking a writer, to the actors, the wardrobe, set design, editing, music, and marketing.

I really appreciate family. I really can't imagine life without them!