HHDX: People see a lot of potential in you. I just caught your freestyle over Hov’s “Show Me What You Got” and you are impressive with your flows. How do you manage to still stay yourself and enjoy your childhood while being in the spotlight?
LM: Whenever I am at home, I’ll be around my friends. They’re the same ones that I’ve had forever and I love them. I have had people tell me that I can’t do some of the things that I’m used to doing because of what I’m doing now. But I’m still going to do it anyway [laughs]. I really love to dance. I haven’t been dancing in awhile. I was in a dance group and we’d have practices and I miss that. Other than that, I’d go to Empire Skating Rink, but they’re closing that down, so I don’t know where all the kids’ll go now.

HHDX: You’ve been honing your skills for the past five years – what has been one important thing that you’ve learned about being in the business?
LM: Well, the most important thing for me that I’ve learned is to be constantly consistent and always, always stay humble.

HHDX: As you get older, do you see your content changing, as well?
LM: Really, I don’t know what I am going to do, yet. I’m still young, you know? I’m going to stick with what I’m talking about now because that’s relevant to me now.

HHDX: Where do you see your career branching out into as time goes on?
LM: I really want to get into acting… that would be my next move. I also want to take my career to the next level. I want to create a ballad and venture out into other businesses. I don’t want to place myself in a box by just being an “artist” or a “rapper.” I want to have no limits on my career.

HHDX: How do people like your classmates see you now that you’re on TV and on the radio?
LM: Well, the school I used to go to was cool. The people there are excited and proud of me. There were quite a few who thought that it would never happen, but are shocked that it did. People would say, “We always would see you dancing, singing or rapping up and down the hallways!” It feels good, right now, everything is lovely.

HHDX: With record sales going down and people downloading more than ever – if your solo debut falls short of your expectations – what’s the next move for you?
LM: I really don’t think like that, so I don’t know. What I do know is that I’m going to continue to keep God first and let him decide things. My next performance is doing something for Radio One in Miami, Florida. I’m also going to be down there to finish recording my album. We’re going to start pushing the next single soon, too. It’s going to be "Make It Hot."

HHDX: As a rising star in the game – what is some advice that you can pass on to others trying to make it into the business?
LM: All I can say to anyone is that you need to always stay focused and stay humble. I believe that by always working on your craft and not let anyone tell you that you can’t do it will also help. A lot of people will try to blindfold you so you can’t see your dreams, but it’s up to you to stay focused on what you want.