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My grandmother was the matriarch. If you didn't have a place to stay, if you needed food, if you were just coming out of jail or rehab, you went to her. Watching her in our family and our wider community was what inspired me and still does.

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I was constantly involved in music and theatre all through middle school and high school.

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Music is an art form that I love dearly, and it's allowed me to bring so many people together and meet so many people.

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I have worn a tuxedo, but I have never covered up for respectability politics or to shame other women.

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I spend a lot of time in the future, But to help the future, sometimes you got to go back to the past, and sometimes you got to stay in the present.

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I wouldn't be as comfortable with who I am if it had not been for Prince. I mean, my label 'Wondaland' would not exist without 'Paisley Park' coming before us.

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I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don't deserve to be in my presence. If you're going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it.

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Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear: 'Will I be working?'

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I will never stop making music.

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If you walk into a room that's bro'd up, and you're in power, bring more women into the room.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Musician

Born: December 1st, 1985

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