Rappers were my storytellers.
Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.
The idea of the mask in any scenario has always fascinated me. Not only does it protect identity, it also allows one to hide.
I wanted to be a poet. I fell in love with poetry around eight years old, but not through literature. Instead, it came through hip-hop lyrics and my obsession with reading liner notes. Queen Latifah's 'Black Reign' is the album that stands out the most.
Rap music was a savior to me.
Rap music was and is, for me, everything.