It's really about making the best music you can make. It's really about working hard. John Legend hardmakemusic Change image and share on social
Artists are, I think in general, compassionate people, and part of what makes us artists is that we're open-minded people, and I think we're almost, by definition, progressive in a lot of ways. John Legend artistcompassionatedefinition Change image and share on social
I am a feminist. Women are discriminated against in so many ways, and they make up half the population. John Legend discriminatefeministhalf Change image and share on social
My style is pretty clean, classic, and elegant, with some elements to make it a little funkier. If you see me on a normal day, I'm usually in a T-shirt and jeans, maybe with some cool sneakers, but I'm pretty basic. John Legend basicclassicclean share on social
Shoes are important, of course. I love my Lanvin sneakers - they go with a lot of things. And then I think a nice bag is great, so you carry your computer or whatever else in style. I've been carrying a Tom Ford backpack lately. John Legend backpackbagcarry share on social
I've fundraised for Hillary, and I'll be voting for her. I don't think we should be electing Donald Trump as president, and I'm supportive of Hillary's campaign. John Legend campaigndonaldelect Change image and share on social
The prison-industrial complex, poverty, and the school system has more effect on a young black male in America than Jay-Z does, by far. And that's not a diss to Jay-Z. The crime rate in the black community was high before hip hop. Rapping about it is just a reflection of the life a lot of people are living. John Legend americablackcommunity share on social
I think writers are prone to hyperbole sometimes. John Legend hyperbolepronewriter Change image and share on social
Hip hop has the urgency and rebelliousness that early rock n' roll and punk had: a level of rule-breaking and flirtation with danger. It allows you to break the rules. John Legend breakdangerearly Change image and share on social