With a lot of attention comes criticism, but I’ll take that. I’m reaching all the goals I’ve set for myself, so you can’t say anything bad about that.
SAWEETIEWhen you’re a college student interested in music, you hear all these rappers talking about dropping out. For me, when I heard someone like J. Cole rapping about school and staying in school, it inspired me to keep going.
More Saweetie Quotes
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How we grind make the weather change for us.
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I performed in high school for Black History Month at a talent show, but besides that, I didn’t have the resources to perform so I spent my time as a teenager writing music.
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I think because I went to school and because I’m a student, I’m so open and I’m a sponge, and I just wanna learn everything to make sure everything is perfect.
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I’m normally getting glammed for my events and when I can give my skin a break, I do.
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I don’t want to be super serious but I want to have fun with my platform. I want to touch people, I want to be relatable and let girls know that you can go to college and still pursue what you want after that.
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My grandma told me that to be wealthy you need at least seven streams of income, so that’s my goal. I have a big family. I want to take care of everybody.
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It used to take me a really long time, and I used to not be able to write in the studio because I felt there was a lot of pressure to be perfect. The more I’m collaborating with other artists, the more I realize being in the studio is about catching a vibe.
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I am the investment.
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I finally decided to give music my all. If it didn’t work out and I had to move home, fine. I had to give it 100% first.
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I’m a huge fan of hot Cheetos. I used to eat them for breakfast.
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I grew up listening to a lot of 2Pac and a lot of East Coast, West Coast rap; Bad Boy, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Biggie, 2Pac. Super hip-hop, super listening to that raw era of music.
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I welcome criticism. I come from a – I wouldn’t say mean, but you’ve got to have tough skin to be in my family.
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In the beginning, I took on every opportunity because I was so determined to get my name and music out there. You can get your sleep, but honestly, your brain needs a break, too, and so many people forget that.
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You have to be unapologetically yourself. Once I was able to be proud of myself, it came across in my music really clearly.
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I just love seeing my audience live, and I also love to see my peers perform because it inspires me to be a better performer as well.
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