I think it's important for people to understand that as a woman, I can only rap about the parts I have. Awkwafina importantpartpeople Change image and share on social
Eventually, I started to actually enjoy rapping. Awkwafina enjoyeventuallyrap Change image and share on social
'Welcome To New York' is one of those songs that, with just one single radio play, will make at least 10 New Yorkers move to Marfa, Texas. Awkwafina makemarfamove Change image and share on social
I grew up two train stops from where A Tribe Called Quest grew up, and one stop from Nas. Awkwafina callgrowquest Change image and share on social
I started by producing, and the rapping came second to that, because I wanted to fill out the beat. Awkwafina beatfillproduce Change image and share on social
I used to chop up C-Span soundbites or interviews with politicians like John Kerry or Bill Clinton into a radio-esque show hosted by Awkwafina and her producer, Mookie. I would pitch down my vocals to have male guests and would send them to a small circle of friends after they were done. Awkwafina awkwafinabillchop share on social
I grew up thinking Margaret Cho and Lucy Liu were my idols because that's it. Awkwafina chogrowidol Change image and share on social
They're not going to have a homeless person on a poster representing New York. Awkwafina homelesspersonposter Change image and share on social
I can't tell if I want to be a rapper who's funny because I kind of enjoy just doing really stupid songs about nothing. But I want to have a career that's long-lasting, and I don't think people want to listen to a straight-up comedy rapper all the time. Awkwafina careercomedyenjoy share on social
I like to make songs that are based on concepts. Awkwafina baseconceptmake Change image and share on social
