I began my studies in a sound and electrical engineering program, but I ultimately created a major called 'Ritual Art.' Jidenna artbegincall Change image and share on social
If I'm shopping at the Gap or Old Navy, I'm saying that I'm an ordinary person: I don't want to be seen; I don't want to stand out. That's a statement. If I'm wearing a leather jacket, there's something about me that's kind of a rebel. So everybody says something, whether they want to or not. Jidenna gapjacketkind share on social
People thought 'Classic Man' was processed. But then they realized, 'Oh, this guy actually is that man, and he actually dresses like that.' Jidenna classicdressguy Change image and share on social
In Brooklyn, all the kids call me the 'Willy Wonka of the Hood.' Jidenna brooklyncallhood Change image and share on social
Willy Wonka had his chocolate factory; I have my Fear & Fancy Parlor. Jidenna chocolatefactoryfancy Change image and share on social
I reached rock bottom halfway through college. And it was - because of all the pressure that I think we're talking about right now - the pressure to learn how to budget, the pressure to really abandon everything that you ever learned. You don't have a comfort zone anymore. You don't have your neighborhood. You don't have your family with you. Jidenna abandonanymorebottom share on social
I was raised with a father who really believed in the bridge between all Africans around the world. Jidenna africanbelievebridge Change image and share on social
My style is not specific to the antebellum South, but it's heavily inspired by the Jim Crow era. Jidenna antebellumcrowera Change image and share on social
For me, I wear a suit because I need to remember what's happened before me. Jidenna happenremembersuit Change image and share on social
I'm the guy on the corner that is slightly peculiar but fun and funky. Jidenna cornerfunfunky Change image and share on social