Being a growing entertainer, period, you're going to always have struggles. I'm still trying to learn how to even perform right onstage.

My first professional acting job was on 'Boss'. My first acting job was basically my first acting class. I had to show up on set prepared and knowing my lines. Also, I got a chance to work with a living legend, Kelsey Grammar - that gave me hands on experience.

I'd promised my parents that I'd go to college, take the time to grow up a bit, and experience something different before really pursuing music.

Empire' was already given its green light. I was like, 'Alright, this makes perfect sense. They wouldn't be going this hard on me if I didn't have it.' So it was last minute when I learned, you know, it's a business decision. That was my fault.