Bruno Mars covers Rolling Stone for the first time for their May issue, and while he’s trying to look badass with his silk leopard-print shirt and cigarette, he’s nothing but grateful for the success he’s had. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he says. “Because I feel like I can enjoy this so much.”

Find out more about Bruno’s years performing with his family, and what his real name is!

Bruno Mars was arrested in Las Vegas in September of 2010 for possession of 2.6 grams of cocaine. Bruno told police at the time that it was his first time using drugs, and following the arrest he took an oddly chipper mug shot. In a new interview, Bruno is opening up about his drug lie and why he looked so happy to be posing for a booking photo.

Futuristic retro R&B sensation Bruno Mars tweeted photographic proof that he’s had his flawless, heart-melting swagger since he was least six with this childhood picture accompanied by the tweet, “Pimpin since 92.” Plus, see a photo of the still swaggertastic Bruno sporting a huge afro from his high school yearbook. [***WARNING*** Coolness contamination risk!]