When you're younger, you get shoved a lot. You don't really have a say-so.

I'm a fan of hip-hop and I love it, I by no means am an expert on it.

I actually love my natural hair when it's in a twist out and it's been slept on for five days and revived by the steam of the shower.

I have been writing songs since I was 9 years old, so writing has and always will be my first love and passion.

The album ['A Seat at the Table'] really feels like storytelling for us all and our family and our lineage.

I'm really excited that the fashion industry is evolving, doing a much better job at representation, with women of color, women of different shapes, sizes, and creeds. It's been a long time coming... There were issues of tokenism, issues of misrepresentation. I'm optimistic that I see the change, the conversation that these archetypes gotta go. We can be very political and have long weaves down to our asses.

It is always an honor to work with those that share your passion for music and just enjoy making great music.