I would never know how that person felt when they first heard my song. They coulda been at rock bottom and my song could have literally been the thing that saved them, but I would never know that. — Joey Badass Copy Share Image
The economic crisis really affected my family - 2006 to 2011 were really bad times. Almost everybody in my family lost their jobs. — Joey Badass Copy Share
Once you dive into the African-American struggle or whatever you want to call it and you look past that, you realize that it's not… — Joey Badass Copy Share
I was watching lectures by Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Dr. Sebi and Umar Johnson. It's super mind opening when you listen to those… — Joey Badass Copy Share
Yo, why can't I speak out and then have fun? Why can't I just be a human? Why can't I just do what I… — Joey Badass Copy Share
My schedule has not calmed down, but I'm definitely not so devastated as I used to be. Definitely cooler now. A lot of blessings… — Joey Badass Copy Share
Regardless of anything, my dad wants me to "get that piece of paper!" - degree over everything. — Joey Badass Copy Share
We're very far from harmony. The only thing that's going to bring world harmony has to be from the outside. It has to be… — Joey Badass Copy Share
You're only as strong as your weakest link so you've got to make sure everybody in your crew is on point. — Joey Badass Copy Share
My parents are both definitely supportive of my career.They are both big fans of rap. They are really what influenced me. — Joey Badass Copy Share
I was never blinded by the American dream. I have my own dreams. You know what I'm saying? The Joey dream. — Joey Badass Copy Share
The reason I speak out is because it's necessary. I feel like it's my responsibility. I feel like it's what I'm put here to… — Joey Badass Copy Share
Jamaica's probably the most dominant island as far as influence goes, as far as music and dancing and culture. — Joey Badass Copy Share
I'm a really humble person and I'm a really on-the-go person. For me, it's never that serious. — Joey Badass Copy Share
