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Big Boi: Well you know, I don’t really have anything to do with that. As far as me, I’ve been breeding championship dogs for over 10 years now, and I have never had one problem. Not once. We have satisfied customers all over the world.

ro: You've been successful in so many different areas of your life. You are living a hole-in-one type of lifestyle. How have you been able to constantly come out on top whenever you step out to do a new venture?

Big Boi: For me, I guess the key to success is that you have to go hard at it. You have to take steps in order to reach that goal. You can't be half-hearted with what you are trying to do. When I am passionate about something, I'm going all the way with it. As far as the music goes, we've been able to accomplish all after 15 years in the industry from album sales to Grammys. But it's not about the accolades. It's about doing my best and giving something great to the people that want it. So whether it's movies, or dogs, or music, it's going to be something that's quality, and that represents me as a person.

ro: You have a connection to two kinds of streets now. You remain relative to the 'hood, but you also make noise on Wall Street as a viable financial generator. How are you able to excel in both worlds?

Big Boi: As far as coming from the streets and knowing that, it's just experience. That's where I grew up. I stayed in the projects, but a lot of these n-s are out here lying saying that they did this and did that, but I actually lived it. I never rapped about selling dope in my life but I did that too. So what I learned from the streets is the hustle, and I just translate that to my other business dealings. That's why I'm able to handle myself on Wall Street, and invest in things like Apple stock, and Home Depot stock so that I can have something to leave my kids one day.

ro: Speaking of your children, we know that you have three. What have you learned about fatherhood that you didn't know before you had your first child?

Big Boi: That's one thing that will make you grow up quick. I had my daughter when I was 19 years old, and once you have that first kid, it's not [just] you anymore. You have to think about that life. You feel a special connection, and a certain responsibility to be there for them. Once you have that kid, it's like you no longer put yourself first - the kids have to come first. Well, they come first after God. And after Him, my main focus is making sure that their lives are one or two steps better than mine was. It takes a lot of determination to make that happen, but that's what you have to do if you want to be a good parent.

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