Welcome to a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking quotes by Young M.A, a prominent figure in the world of hip-hop and rap. Known for her bold lyricism, unique style, and unapologetic authenticity, Young M.A has captivated audiences with her powerful words and magnetic presence. From her rise to fame with hits like OOOUUU to her continued impact on the music scene, Young M.A’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination.
Through her music and public persona, Young M.A has become a voice for empowerment, self-expression, and individuality. Her lyrics delve into personal experiences, societal issues, and the complexities of life, resonating with listeners from all walks of life. Whether she’s challenging stereotypes, celebrating success, or reflecting on the struggles of her upbringing, Young M.A’s words carry weight and significance.
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of Young M.A quotes that encapsulate her essence as an artist, a storyteller, and a trailblazer in the world of music and beyond. These quotes are not only meant to inspire but also to serve as a reminder of the power of words and the impact they can have on our lives. Feel free to use them as inspiration for your own journey, whether you choose to embody them in your art, share them with others, or simply reflect on their meaning.
I still feel normal. Like, I don’t feel like I’m a superstar. Young M.A
If I’m not driving a Ferrari or a Lambo, I’m not gonna talk about it in my raps. Young M.A
To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful. Young M.A
I think that’s why I love music so much; I think if I didn’t have music, I would be in a bad position. Young M.A
I don’t fear nobody, and that’s how I live my life. I live my life with no fears. Young M.A
I was always a tomboy. I always wanted to be around the boys, always wanted to play sports – basketball, football, kickball, whatever it was. I was real aggressive. I wanted to be around the bros! Young M.A
I love changing up my hair. Young M.A
I try to make music for people to relate to, and I like to keep it realistic. Young M.A
I appreciate every moment. Young M.A
I held in being sexually attracted to women for so long that once I got that out of me, the music became easy. Young M.A
I didn’t want to wave the flag and be like, ‘Look! I’m gay! Da da da.’ I just wanted to say, ‘This is my lifestyle.’ Young M.A
I never wanted to be a cheerleader; I wanted to play football. Young M.A
I need to just be myself, express myself. Young M.A
My mom used to always play hip-hop around the crib, but moreso than that, she played reggae, and I grew up on reggae music more than I grew up on hip-hop. Young M.A
In New York City, it’s popular. I used to think to myself, ‘Man, there’s a lot of gay people out here.’ And it had me comfortable: it was like, I can be myself! I used to still try to hide it, until it was really overwhelming – there were just too much girls attracted to me! Young M.A
I paid attention to the music industry and watching a lot of stuff on TV, behind-the-scenes stuff on old DVDs, and paying attention to interviews from artists and rappers and just really watching a lot of stuff as a kid. Young M.A
I hear from all different people, not just people like me, or lesbians. It be straight people, it be grown men, it be grown women, people that have been sick or depressed that say, ‘Oh, you made me want to go do what I want to do for myself and chase my dreams.’ That’s my purpose. Young M.A
I did retail. I worked at TJ Maxx before. I did fast food at Shake Shack. Young M.A
I don’t care what people think. Not a care in the world. Young M.A
There’s a lot of rappers out there, a lot of gay girls expressing themselves; I’m not the first to say it; I’m not the first to rap about it. But I’m the one who broke down those doors that everybody has been trying to break down. I did that. I’m the one who went triple platinum first. Young M.A
Growing up, I never expressed myself to nobody. I never told nobody when something was wrong. Young M.A
I like being humble. Young M.A
I used to listen to Jay Z a lot. Young M.A
I don’t live in a big house. I’m not real extravagant or anything. I just like to be regular. Young M.A
I don’t like to get comfortable. I don’t like to be like, ‘Oh, my song is all over the place. I’m lit.’ Nah, it makes me wanna keep working. Young M.A
My hair is the most beauteous thing to me. Young M.A
Black, white, Chinese, it don’t matter – I’ve been told by multiple people that I’m very inspiring to them, and it makes them want to achieve whatever they can achieve. Young M.A
The good thing about having a hit record is you don’t need too many people. Because now your record is on fire, and I already have a great team around me, so why run to the labels? Young M.A
I do want to get more involved with clothing, TV shows, movies. Young M.A
I’ve been a fan of BET since I was a kid, growing up watching the awards, thinking that one day I would be there. Young M.A
I would go to sleep and dream about being onstage with thousands and thousands of people. Young M.A
I’ma always stick to my roots, but whatever life brings, that’s what is meant. Young M.A
Music is my expression. Music is my release. Music is my therapy. Young M.A
If I was to try putting makeup all over my face, it would look weird. People would be like, ‘That’s not Young M.A. That’s not her style; that’s not her soul.’ I’d just rather be natural. Young M.A
When I was a kid, my favorite rapper was 50 Cent. He was definitely a big influence on why I wanted to do music. Young M.A
I never wanted to wear skirts or shoes, makeup, nails, dresses, or even wear my hair a certain way. I always wanted to wear sneakers, stud earrings, hair in a ponytail, and play with the boys. Young M.A
My brother and I always had conversations about me being a rapper. I always used to tell him, ‘I’m gonna be the hottest rapper.’ Young M.A
There are people who try to judge. I’m cool with that. I don’t care what nobody say – the only thing that can defeat hate is love. Young M.A
For the sexuality thing, I really feel like the reason I speak so blunt about it is because I held it in for so long. I never told my mom. I never told my family. I kept it to myself. Now, I’m happy with who I am. Either you accept it, or you don’t. There’s a lot of rappers out there that’s like that, but no one’s stepping up. Young M.A
I always liked Drake. Young M.A
I tell people I’m from all over Brooklyn because I never stayed in one part of Brooklyn. Young M.A
If I change people’s lives, that’s all that matters to me. Young M.A
I always knew I would be a star someday. I didn’t know when. I didn’t know how it would look. I just had a feeling. Young M.A
All I do is work, work, work. Young M.A
We are all people… don’t label me as an LGBT rapper or a female rapper… I don’t like to be labeled. Young M.A
I wouldn’t say I had a hard childhood because my mom always made sure we was Gucci, you know what I mean. Growing up, she made sure we ain’t have to want for nothing. She did what she had to do; she made her money, and we was always good. Young M.A