The economic crisis really affected my family - 2006 to 2011 were really bad times. Almost everybody in my family lost their jobs.
Joey BadassI was watching lectures by Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Dr. Sebi and Umar Johnson. It's super mind opening when you listen to those words and think about how much they still resonate today. Think about how true those words are, and how much they predicted the future. That was what was really mind-boggling to me.
Joey BadassHate is a strong word. I don't really try to hate anything. Yeah, you could say I have a complicated, domestic relationship with America for sure.
Joey BadassMy parents are both definitely supportive of my career.They are both big fans of rap. They are really what influenced me.
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