Kevin Abstract Quotes

United States, Rapper
July 16, 1996

Clifford Ian Simpson, known by his stage name Kevin Abstract, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and director. Abstract is a founding member of Brockhampton. Abstract released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014, and received attention from a number of major music blogs and magazine publications. His second album, American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, was released in November 2016.

Also known as Singer-Songwriter, Director

In order to make a change, I have to exist in a traditionally homophobic space such as hip-hop. If I were to just be this queer rapper who only spoke to queer kids... I don't think I could as effectively make a change for another young, black, queer kid growing up in Texas.

Kevin Abstract
- Growing
- Another
- Could
I'm never going to search for anyone's acceptance. I'm just going to be me, and people are eventually going to have to accept it.

Kevin Abstract
- People
- Search
- Acceptance

When you mention Bieber, Lorde, One Direction, I want to be on that list. But at the same time, when you say Lil Uzi Vert, I want my name to pop up, too. I'm kinda in between both. I wanna bring them together and exist.

Kevin Abstract
- Together
- Direction
- Exist
I don't want to be a queer icon. I want to be an icon.

Kevin Abstract
- Icon
- Queer
I think cliche is a good thing sometimes.

Kevin Abstract
- Sometimes
- Cliche
I wanted to blend in 'cause I knew I was different.

Kevin Abstract
- Different
- Wanted
- Cause
People will tell you for years whatever you have to say isn't important at all. So when you have someone who breaks the mold and speaks up - and you see and identify with that - they become your hero.

Kevin Abstract
- Important
- Become
- Someone
It's hard to accept the truth, especially about yourself.

Kevin Abstract
- Truth
- Accept
- Especially

I believe that self-discovery is an ongoing thing.

Kevin Abstract
- Believe
- Thing
- Ongoing
I never thought I could sing. I still don't.

Kevin Abstract
- Thought
- Could