Joey Badass quotes:

Regardless of anything, my dad wants me to "get that piece of paper!" - degree over everything.

Got dragon balls like my name was Vegeta

I'm a really humble person and I'm a really on-the-go person. For me, it's never that serious.

You're only as strong as your weakest link so you've got to make sure everybody in your crew is on point.

My parents split up when I was five, and that changed my life as well. I wasn't used to seeing them away from each other. I had to get used to seeing my dad without my mom. Those things affected the music that I make.

I believe I am of the natural.

Luckily for me, I became a rap star so I'm making enough money to support my family. It's funny because that may seem like the only way that I can do such a task.

Jamaica's probably the most dominant island as far as influence goes, as far as music and dancing and culture.

The economic crisis really affected my family - 2006 to 2011 were really bad times. Almost everybody in my family lost their jobs.

I'm a person who likes to develop. I like for people to see me grow.

My schedule has not calmed down, but I'm definitely not so devastated as I used to be. Definitely cooler now. A lot of blessings have fallen into my lap, and I'm very thankful to receive all of them.

I would never know how that person felt when they first heard my song. They coulda been at rock bottom and my song could have literally been the thing that saved them, but I would never know that.

My parents are both definitely supportive of my career.They are both big fans of rap. They are really what influenced me.