Kevin Abstract Quotes

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

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

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.

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• 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

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