I think that's why I was able to do well in the beginning: because it was such a foreign thing. People frame it in a negative way, like, 'For Asian-Americans there's no one out there, so that must be really bad for you.' No, I benefited from it. Awkwafina americanasianbad share on social
More than anything, I'm an American kid, and my music reflects that more so than being an Asian-American. I think it's important but also something that can detrimental to your career if celebrated too much. Awkwafina americanasiancareer share on social
It's not nice to say it - I know female musicians, but not so many rappers. I can't think of one I idolize, which is sad, but I'm hoping that will change. Awkwafina changefemalehope Change image and share on social
You can't really label me as a musician, a comedian, or a rapper - you know, it's different. Awkwafina comedianlabelmusician Change image and share on social
I studied my craft at the same place as Nicki Minaj. Awkwafina craftminajnicki Change image and share on social
I was working a corporate job, but I really wanted to do music. Awkwafina corporatejobmusic Change image and share on social
I feel that its important for me to be out there and to represent the face. At the same time, for me as an individual, I think the Asian-American face can be crowded with the American identity. Awkwafina americanasiancrowd Change image and share on social
My every birthday wish was, 'I want to someday be on TV.' Awkwafina birthdaysomeday Change image and share on social
Other female rappers are overly sexual, have no wit, and their lyrics are so generic. I want to change the game to make rap that shows I'm not a normal female rapper - it's not about how rich I am, how much sex I have, or how many boyfriends I have. That's just not me. Awkwafina boyfriendchangefemale share on social
Rap was started by black people and, thus, is at the foundation of black culture. So people cannot always wrap their minds around someone like me being inspired by it. But if you listen to the things we're saying, they're authentically us. Awkwafina authenticallyblackculture share on social