You used to have to beg and be the busboy to do standup. I got on Community because people saw my videos on YouTube, which were free.

We put stereotypes on ourselves - like, everybody does that. But I think it's just a little harder for black kids to just like, you know, be who they are.

Black men struggle with masculinity so much. The idea that we must always be strong really presses us all down - it keeps us from growing.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

Bright lights, they tend to burn out fast. So I shine bright, but I'm scared that it won't last.

Girls who used to tell me I ain't cool enough now text me pics saying you can tear this up!

Black culture is a fight. We want to hold on to what we are, but sometimes the things that we are can be totally negative. You have to think: can't we try something new and not be seen as suspect?