My parents split up when I was five, and that changed my life as well. I wasn't used to seeing them away from each other. I had to get used to seeing my dad without my mom. Those things affected… — 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
