I am hoping for peaceful transition into a new age. Obama has already played a great role in initiating us into that vision. If he were to be harmed in any way, it would spawn the birth of a million Obamas.

He attended Newburgh Free Academy where he wrote his song "Black Stacey". The Chicago stage allowed Williams to attract a wider audience. After releasing a string of EPs in 2001 he released the LP Amethyst Rock Star with producer Rick Rubin and in September 2004 his self-titled album to much acclaim.

He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop and for his lead role in the 1998 film Slam.