In late 2015, a man named Raekwon gave an interview in which he described the roots of his incredible journey, his path to becoming a superstar, thusly:
The thing about me was I was always trying to be successful at whatever I do...All I needed was a shot. I feel I have it. I have my confidence at where I need to be at. I think every man's life, that journey is already written to where it's going to play out. I was just taking it day by day...I was inspired by others that was in it before me and paved the way.