I may not be the biggest fan of his music (I LOVE his performances tho) but I appreciate him for his comments on the influence Black artists have had on him. You won't believe how many other non-Black artists who dabble in Black genres wouldn't have given an answer this truthful. Many of them try to pull that whole music is universal bullshit while ignoring the fact that them not being Black actually gives them an advantage - especially on today's age with all the white-washing that's going on.