Machine Gun Kelly Quotes

With Jay-Z, it's hard not to be amazing.

I've always loved Jay-Z's music and loved what he's done.

The only biography I read was about Al Bell, of Stax Records. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of Al Bell.

I respect Soulja Boy.

I'm cool with Dr. Dre, I have his phone number, and he picks up when I call.

I rarely get starstruck, but I've been a Jay-Z fan since fourth grade and had a huge crush on Beyonce in high school. I respect their artistry, and now I've joined Roc Nation - it's even more crazy.

I'm a fan of Jay-Z, I'mma always be a fan of Jay-Z.

When I grow up, I want to be like Diplo, for sure.

I want to be remembered as one of the best record producers of my era.

I want to be a combination of P. Diddy and Oprah.

Def Jam is an iconic label.

Following in the footsteps of Berry Gordy, I always admire what he did.

I commend Chris Brown and Soulja Boy for going out there for so many years and entertaining the people.

I don't hate Jay-Z. I think he's dope.

The rappers that become legendary, they're the ones you wanna be.

I want to be the guy with the fresh new sound. I can remember as a kid thinking about a DJ going, 'Ladies and gentlemen, here's the new one from Frankie Ballard. He's the guy with that hot new sound.' That's the dream.

People have compared me to Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Eminem, and J. Cole. They bring substance and largely are all good storytellers, and those are two of my biggest strengths. It's dope to be compared to people who have longevity in the game because that's the most important thing for me: I want my name to live forever.

Dr. Dre is the most influential artist and producer in hip-hop history.

I would like to work with Dr. Dre.

I always look at Akon as inspiration, and the fact that at one point Lady Gaga was signed to Konvict Muzik.

Dre is someone I've looked up to since 1985 when he came to my college and performed with The Wrecking Crew.

Drake is one of my favorite artists, so it would definitely be a honor to make a track with him.

To all my fans who's saying Donald Glover about to blow, just give me six months so you can say I told you so.

I have inherited two of the most important brands in hip-hop, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. Reid and Universal Music Group have given me the opportunity to manage the companies I have contributed to my whole career. I feel this is a giant step for me and the entire artist community.

I would definitely love to work with somebody like Jay Z or Rihanna.