1on1: J.I. the Prince of NY on Meeting Cardi B, Drake, Love Scars (Interview)

In this 1on1 interview, we talked to J.I, also known as the Prince of New York. Topics discussed in this interview are how it’s like being in the spotlight at 18 years old, moving on from Jermaine Dupri’s “The Rap Game” TV show, his official video for “Love Scars” and “Need Me”, other songs off of his Hood Life Krisis Vol 2 project, coming back from adversity when he thought his career was over at the age 15 + much more. Watch till the end to find out his thoughts on why Drake (was seen recently listened to "Used To" on IG live) and Swae Lee make the best melodies, getting signed to Interscope Records, along with the story of how he met Cardi B in New York. This interview took place during our New York trip, at Central Park. Kids Take Over is based out of Vancouver Canada.
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0:48 - Love Scars being his best song + video
1:57 - Growing up in the hood, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
3:04 - His clout dying out, coming back from adversity and getting popular again
5:12 - How he deals with negative comments on Instagram
6:00 - Destroying Cannon in a rap battle, 8 Mile
7:35 - Making melodies like Drake on “Need Me”
9:52 - Why did he switch from lyrical rap to melodic?
10:40 - Who’s the king of New York?
12:15 - Artists he listens to today
13:00 - Story of meeting Cardi B
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TIMESTAMPS! Be sure to comment your favourite song by J.I just incase he’s checking.. 0:48 - Love Scars being his best song + video 1:57 - Growing up in the hood, Crown Heights, Brooklyn 3:04 - His clout dying out, coming back from adversity and getting popular again 5:12 - How he deals with negative comments on Instagram 6:00 - Destroying Cannon in a rap battle, 8 Mile 7:35 - Making melodies like Drake on “Need Me” 9:52 - Why did he switch from lyrical rap to melodic? 10:40 - Who’s the king of New York? 12:15 - Artists he listens to today 13:00 - Story of meeting Cardi B

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Probably ji

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Love dis dawg❤️

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Love scar is my favorite song🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

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He can’t be 18 lmao.. But this Young man is gonna be big

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Wym

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He’s 20.. 19 going on 20 I give him at best

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Thanks to tik tok I found this artist he is 🔥

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Here for the Pierre interview 👀

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hes got such a good blend of bars and flow

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ji my baby💝💞💝

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What camera you use 🎥💯

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J.I: I don’t like the melody Me: listening to the song about six times a day

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Hes relatable af

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It’s hard to focus on him talking when I can see them rings are way to big for him. They like 3 sizes too big and I think they gonna fall off

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Edgar Santiago them bitches hula hoops

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ImSoRelaxed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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I can’t stop looking at that

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You could have a hot ass record “ & you can’t rap” this definitely to pop smoke lmao

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Now that nigga dead

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I aint gonna front 🤔 dis yung dude got sum shit wit him 🔥 BUT.... He A-Boogie son son na mean 💯

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love scars it's go crazy bro

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The Prince 🤴 of NY 🇵🇷💪🏽

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OH BY THE WAY THE INTERVIEWER IS GREAT TOO. HE REALLY SURPRISED ME.

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Franky Broughton IV 🙏🏽

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It Look Mad Cold Out There And They Doing An Interview Outside

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Ohh that’s the dude that I saw in that rap battle a long time ago 🤦🏾‍♀️👀👋🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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PIERRE BOURNE INTERVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!!

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Soon..

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police sirens in ny sound the same as the ones here in London so random but uno🤣

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Woah hold up i thought Lil tjay was the prince no dis to J I u cold asf keep grinding

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Love scars is a good song

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Your going places #Respect

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He’s gonna lit⚡️🔥

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I’m from Brooklyn and j.i is a inperation to me

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Tf wrong with the camera guy, bruh just get a tripod.

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😂😂

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Vancouver gang

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