I'm torn between wanting to connect with what I grew up with and what's available, living in Brooklyn. I don't have a grimy supermarket that decapitates frogs' heads nearby. Awkwafina brooklynconnectdecapitate Change image and share on social
I think people always want to hear that there are barriers that exist for us. But the more I started to realize artists that are kind of like me in my lane, like, if they were white or African-American, they often had trouble because it wasn't the quality of their music: they just didn't stick out. Awkwafina africanamericanartist share on social
It's definitely a privilege to be able to do what you love to do; it's not something that everyone gets to do, so I feel really good about that. Awkwafina feelgoodlove Change image and share on social
When I went to college, it became more of a hobby, and that's when I think I got the realest music education. It wasn't something that I had to do. It wasn't an obligation. Awkwafina collegeeducationhobby Change image and share on social
I'm not trying to unite Asian people with my music. Awkwafina asianmusicpeople Change image and share on social
I think rap in general allows you to be more lyrically expressive. It's a lot easier to state your identity, as opposed to with a guitar making all these weird metaphors. Awkwafina easyexpressivegeneral Change image and share on social
Let's take Taylor Swift. She lives in a huge beautiful apartment; she gets limo-ed everywhere. She's not seeing what it means to live in New York. Awkwafina apartmentbeautifulhuge Change image and share on social
I have lived in this city my whole life and have seen the way gentrification has changed it. I'm not necessarily against transplants, as 75 percent of my good friends, roommate, and boyfriend are not native New Yorkers. Awkwafina boyfriendchangecity share on social
I like to make songs that are based on concepts. Awkwafina baseconceptmake Change image and share on social