Phora on Mixed Race Rappers Like J.Cole and Logic Being Questioned

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West Coast rapper Phora opened up about starting his “Yours Truly” label, which has spawned a clothing line that has taken off in a huge way with fans. He also addressed a line in “The World” where he rapped, “Only cats that I f*** with is Cole, Hopsin, and Logic,” which Phora said still holds up today. He went on to explained that it’s different for rappers of mixed race to try and overcome being challenged and questioned and also find a position in the game.

During the sit-down, Phora also spoke about the importance of making music with a message, which you can hear more about above.

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“I’m so far ahead of my time; I’m bout to start another life/ Look behind you, I’m bout to pass you twice.”- Jay Z

“Youngins ice grillin’ me, oh you not feeling me/Fine, it cost you nothing/Pay me no mind”

“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant”

“They giveth and they taketh life is cruel that way/But even a broken clock is right at least two times a day”

“A wise man told me don’t argue with fools, cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who.”

“Swear to everything, when I leave this Earth, it’s gon’ be on both feet, never knees in the dirt”

“No one said it would be easy, n**** livin’ is work”

“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not trying”

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