Jhene Aiko talks Tupac, Not Signing to TDE, Growing Up In LA, Not Changing for Labels + More

Exclusive in-depth interview with Jhene Aiko. In part 1 Jhene talks to Nick Huff Barili about growing up in a Mixed-Race household in LA, first music memories, performing 702’s Steelo at talent show and being influenced by Tupac Shakur. As the conversation continues Jhene explains why she chose not to sign with TDE and opted for signing with NO ID and Def Jam instead. Part 1 of our interview ends with Jhene sharing a story about how a meeting with a record label inspired the concept for the titles of her last three projects. We are just getting started. Stay tuned next week for more with Jhene Aiko.

Make sure to subscribe to www.youtube.com/hardknocktv for our latest videos, including more with Jhene Aiko. You can also follow us at www.facebook.com/hardknocktv and @Hardknocktv @NickHuff on twitter.

Related articles across the web

• J Cole Reminisces on First Raps, Hip Hop Memories, Nas, Tupac, Jay-Z, Opening for Wale
• Logic Freestyle + Talks New Album, No I.D. , No Rap Features on Album
• DJ Mustard Breaks Down “My Nigga” (In studio), Talks Producing, Critics
• J Cole talks Kanye West, “Dumbing Down”, Power Trip Double Meaning + More