I think the stereotypes many black men are put under, even in the entertainment world, can sometimes have a dark or negative undertone. MNEK Read Quote
I’ve been in situations where someone has told me that my video made them uncomfortable. This was a straight man, and I really don’t want to have to worry about making him uncomfortable. I should really be worrying about my own comfort and me putting out the best art that I can. MNEK Read Quote
This constant feeling of, ‘I have to have everything figured out’ is not going to get anyone anywhere. MNEK Read Quote
That’s the cool thing that music can do: make you feel this or that way. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to achieve – I’m a music guy, you know? That’s my occupation. MNEK Read Quote
I was someone who knew what they wanted to do for so long. I was always fascinated by music, always a student of pop. MNEK Read Quote
I lost a lot of weight. No carbs for a good six or seven months. It was tough but I looked hot. MNEK Read Quote
I make pop music. I make music that is pretty commercial. But, at the same time, I’m a minority within a minority and it can be challenging. I feel validated about what I’m doing when I meet fellow black gay men or black gay women. MNEK Read Quote
That’s the thing about creating. When you create, you create your own thing, whatever that is. It’s always going to seep through in whatever you do. MNEK Read Quote
